Historical Events
- Armed protesters against stay-at-home-orders gather at the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer reinstates State of Emergency
Trudeau Bans Assault Weapons
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of assault-style weapons in response to recent Nova Scotia shooting
- Prison riot leaves more than 40 dead and many injured at Los Llanos jail, near Guanare city, Venezuela
Musk's Expensive Tweet
Tweets by Elon Musk saying Tesla's share price is too high wipe $14 billion off the carmaker's value
Famous Deaths
- Chung Hae-Won, South Korean soccer striker (58 caps; Daewoo Royals), dies from liver cancer at 60
- Georgios Zaimis, Greek sailor (Olympic gold dragon class 1960), dies at 82
- Matt Keough, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1978; AL Comeback Player of the Year 1980; Oakland A's), dies at 64
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 1, 2020
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
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#1 Song: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
#1 Song: Times Like These - BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge Allstars
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