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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.
Why was 1 May chosen as the date for International Workers’ Day? The date was chosen to commemorate a massive general strike in the United States that began on 1 May 1886.
For most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1 May. For other countries, Labour Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labour movement in that country. Labour Day is a public holiday in many countries.
May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, ... International Workers' Day observed on 1 May is also called "May Day", ...
The concept of Labor Day is essentially the same as that of May Day, now known as International Workers' Day, celebrated worldwide (though not widely recognized in the United States) on May 1 ...
Workers' Memorial Day, also known as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured, takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work. [1]
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is celebrated on May 1 each year. May Day has a long history with roots in ancient pagan festivals, but it took on a new meaning in the 1880s.
The first International Workers Day was a spectacular success. The front page of the New York World on May 2, 1890, was devoted to coverage of the event. Two of its headlines were "Parade of Jubilant Workingmen in All the Trade Centers of the Civilized World" and "Everywhere the Workmen Join in Demands for a Normal Day". [93]