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The Terrorism Diary for May

Below a compendium of May dates of known or conceivable significance to terrorists around the world. Our inclusion of a date or event should not by itself be consimo suggest that we expect or anticipate a commemorative terrorist event.

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1 May

Jewish world. Last day of Passover.

1 May 1888

Socialist world. May Day (commemorates labor violence in Chicago).

1 May

El Salvador. The first week of May contains several dates of import to leftwing and rightwing elements; consequently, political violence tends to peak during this period.

1 May 1980

Peru. The destruction of electoral material in Chuschi, Cangallo Province, marked the beginning of armed struggle by Sendero Luminoso; this anniversary is commemorated by acts of violence throughout the month.

2 May 1953

Jordan. King Hussein assumes constitutional power.

2 May 1982

Argentina, United Kingdom. Argentine cruiser Belgrano sunk by British submarine in Falklands war.

4 May 1919

China. Student groups form Anti-Japanese Movement.

4 May 1978

Namibia. Kasinga Day (commemorates raid by South African forces that left hundreds dead).

4 May 1986

Greek Orthodox world. Easter Sunday.

4 May 1986

Japan. Tokyo Economic Summit opens (closes 6 May).

5 May 1862

Mexico. Cinco de Mayo (commemorates victory over forces of Napoleon III).

5 May 1941

Ethiopia. Liberation Day.

5 May 1945

Netherlands. Liberation Day.

5 May 1954

Paraguay. Coup against elected government of President Federico Chavez by Gen. Alfredo Stroessner Mattiauda brought current regime to power.

5 May 1955

West Germany. West Germany becomes member of NATO.

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DI TR 86-005 April 1986

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