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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
Approved for Release: 2017/09/13 C05632837