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Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners, but in some countries local organizations such as firefighters , police forces, and transportation organizations also use the term.
May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's Spring equinox and June solstice. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve .
Today, May Day is an official holiday in 66 countries, according to History.com. However, it is not widely recognized in the U.S., the country where it began. However, it is not widely recognized ...
What is the history of May Day? Instead of uttering the superstitious expression “rabbit rabbit” to start a new month, you may have kicked things off this month with another short expression ...
History of May Day May Day dates back to the age of the Celts, in roughly 1000 B.C. during the Iron Age and The Roman Empire. The Celts inhabited the areas we now know as France, Spain, Britain ...
The correct format for a Mayday call is as follows: [The first part of the signal is known as the "call"] Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, This is (vessel name repeated three times, followed by call sign if available) [The subsequent part of the signal is known as the "message"] Mayday (vessel name)
Most of us have heard of May Day, but what is May Day all about? Here's the history behind the holiday, and a list of the best traditions (including the May Day basket!)
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries [1] and often referred to as May Day, [2] [3] is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May, [4] [5] or the first Monday in May.