May 3: Radical New Constitutions and Britain's Only General Strike

On This Day in History May 3, 2020 Historical Events 1791  Constitution of May 3 is proclaimed by the Great Sejm (Parliament) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, becoming the 1st modern constitution in Europe 1926  Britain's Trade Union Congress calls for the country's first ever general strike, begins at 1 minute to midnight in support striking coal miners, lasts 9 days 1937  Margaret Mitchell wins Pulitzer Prize for "Gone With the Wind" 1945  World War II: German ship "Cap Arcona" laden with prisoners sunk by Royal Air Force in East Sea, 5,800 killed - one of largest maritime losses of life 1947  Japan's post-war constitution goes into effect, granting universal suffrage, stripping Emperor Hirohito of all but symbolic power and outlawing Japan's right to make war More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bing Crosby (1903 - 1977) James Brown (1933 - 2006) Mary Astor (1906 - 1987) Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 - 1527) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George Murphy (1902 - 1992) Henry Ossian Flipper (1856 - 1940) More Famous Deaths May 3: Volunteers Help Defeat General Strike Britain's fist and only General Strike occurred in May 1926 and was quickly defeated by volunteers and a cunning plan by Winston Churchill. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand