Every year, 1st May is observed as International Workers' Day (Also known as International Labour Day).

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Every year, 1st May is observed as International Workers' Day (Also known as International Labour Day). International Labour Day helps us to recognise the contributions of the labours and the working class in development of the society and the country. In 1886, a large demonstration happened in America where the labours demanded eight hours of work on a daily basis. However, soon the demonstration went out of hand and in Chicago and lot of people got hurt. This incident came to be known as The Haymarket Affair. This incident marked the start of the International Labour Day. In 1889, a lot of socialist parties in Europe came together and decided to celebrate May 1 as International Labour Day. Since then, the special day has been observed every year on the same day.


     

     

     

 

     


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