Historical Events
- Hundreds march through Nigerian capital calling for the release of schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants, Boko Haram, who oppose Western education
Famous Deaths
- Assaf Dayan, Israeli actor (He Walked Through the Fields), dies at 68
- Juan de Dios Castillo, Mexican footballer and soccer coach (Honduras; Copa Centroamericana 2011), dies of skin cancer at 63
2014 Highlights
About May 1, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Happy - Pharrell Williams
#1 Song: Waves - Mr Probz