May 4

    What happened on May 4 in history

    3 events fall on May 4, from 1493 to 1970. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 4

    1. 1493

      The pope divides the New World

      A bull draws a line between Spanish and Portuguese claims.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1886

      The Haymarket affair

      A bomb and gunfire at a Chicago labour rally lead to the founding of May Day.

      Read about Washington Monument Nearing CompletionPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1970

      The Kent State shootings

      National Guardsmen kill four students at an anti-war protest in Ohio.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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