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May 1st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on May 1st. If you celebrate your birthday on May 1st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
May 1st 1769
The Duke of Wellington was born.
May 1st 1939
Singer Judy Collins was born.
May 1st 1945
Singer Rita Coolidge was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
May 1st 1873
The Explorer of Africa, David Livingstone, died age 60.
May 1st 1946
The composer Percy William Whitlock died, age 42.
May 1st 1981
The writer Peter Huchel died, age 78.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
May 1st 1851
The Great Exhibition opened at Crystal Palace in London.
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