Since it appears that the Chinese/American cyberwar is in full swing
thanks more to the media, the NIPC, and a smathering of other security
companies alerts without any real research to back up these facts. I
thought I would start posting at the begining of the month sigificant
dates in the terrorism calender so it will make it easier to plan your
defenses, attacks, vacations & media blitz's.
At a later date I will get this up on a webpage and add moon phases,
and maybe Miss Cleo's psychic friends 900# number to predict various
network voodoo. :)
Cheers!
William Knowles
isn@c4i.org
05/01/0000
Afghanistan
Worker's Day
05/01/0000
Argentina
Labor Day
05/01/0000
Burundi
Labor Day
05/01/1945
Germany, Federal Republic of
Hitler's Suicide Announced
05/01/0000
Guadeloupe (French Antilles)
Labor Day
05/01/1963
Indonesia
West Irian Jaya Transferred
Administrative responsibility for West Irian Jaya was transferred to
Indonesia following an agreement with the Netherlands.
05/01/0000
Kenya
Labor Day
05/01/0000
Mali
Labor Day
05/01/0000
Martinique (French Antilles)
May Day
05/01/1993
Sri Lanka
President Premadasa Assassinated
A suicide bomber assassinated president Ranasinghe Premadasa during
May Day celebrations in Colombo.
05/01/1977
Turkey
30 Leftists Killed in Istanbul
More than thirty leftists were killed during clashes with security
forces in Istanbul.
05/01/0000
Worldwide
May Day
05/02/1945
Germany, Russia
Berlin Falls to Soviets
05/02/1953
Jordan
Hussein Proclaimed King
05/02/1935
Philippines
Air Force Day
05/03/1947
Japan
Adoption of the Constitution
05/03/0000
Jordan
Armed Forces Day
05/04/1919
China (People's Republic of)
Anti-Government Protests
Thousands of Beijing students protested the seizure of former German
holdings in China by Japan following China's ill-treatment at the
Paris peace conference. The protest spawned the May Fourth Movement,
one of the forerunners of the Chinese Communist Party.
05/04/1986
Japan
Chukaku-Ha Bombs Summit
Chukaku-Ha terrorists fired homemade rockets at heads of state
arriving for the Tokyo economic summit. There were no casualties.
05/04/1978
Namibia
Kasinga Day
Commemorates a raid by South African military forces that left
hundreds dead.
05/04/1988
New Caledonia
French Forces Storm Rebels
French forces stormed the caves on Ouvea where separatists from the
Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) were holding
twenty-three French gendarmes hostage. More than twenty people were
killed in the fighting.
05/04/1989
New Caledonia
FLNKS Chairman Killed
Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) chairman Jean-Marie
Tjibaou and his assistant, Yewewe Yewewe, were killed by Jubeli Wea
and two others from the United Front for the Liberation of Caledonia
(FULK). The attack occurred during ceremonies commemorating the first
anniversary of the 1988 unrest on Ouvea.
05/04/1980
Serbia-Montenegro
Death of Tito
05/05/0544
Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Birth of Buddha
Buddha was born circa 544 BC.
05/05/1941
Ethiopia
Liberation Day
05/05/1867
Mexico
Mexican Victory Over French
Archduke Maximilian of Austria, who was established as emperor of
Mexico in1864 by Napolean III of France, was deposed by Benito Juarez
and executed in 1867.
05/05/1981
United Kingdom
First PIRA Hunger Striker Dies
On May 5, 1981, Bobby Sands became the first member of the Northern
Ireland terrorist organization PIRA (Provisional Irish Republican
Army) to die while participating in a hunger strike in prison.
05/06/1915
Lebanon
Martyrs' Day
05/06/1945
Philippines
Corregidor Day
05/06/1915
Syria
Martyrs' Day
05/06/1976
United Arab Emirates
Armed Forces Unification Day
05/07/1948
Israel
Israeli Independence Day
As observed by Arabs in the occupied territories.
05/07/1992
Thailand
Demonstrations Against Government
On May 7, 1992, massive demonstrations commenced in Bangkok leading to
the sacking of the military-dominated government and the appointment
of a prime minister approved by the king to lead the country on a more
democratic path. The demonstrations by opposition elements led to an
undetermined number of deaths and injuries when government forces
fired into crowds.
05/08/0000
Algeria
War Dead Day
05/08/0000
Guadeloupe (French Antilles)
Victory Day
National holiday.
05/08/1985
Spain
Firebombing of American Firms
Molotov cocktails were thrown at offices of Citibank and Xerox.
05/08/1945
Worldwide
Victory in Europe (VE) Day
Germany surrendered in World War II.
05/10/1902
Cuba
Independence Day
Cuba achieved independence as a U.S. protectorate in 1899. This date
marks the end of U.S. protection.
05/10/0000
Jordan
Arab Resistance Day
Also known as Renaissance Day.
05/13/1981
Italy
Attempt to Kill the Pope
Pope John Paul II was shot and wounded by Mehmet Ali Agca, a Turkish
fugitive. An American bystander also was wounded in the attack.
05/13/1969
Malaysia
The Malay Uprising
Fighting between Malays and ethnic Chinese led to numerous deaths.
05/14/1987
Fiji
First Military Coup
Lt. Col. Siteveni Rabuka took power in a military coup.
05/14/1948
Israel
First Arab-Israeli War Began
The first Arab-Israeli war began shortly after the state of Israel was
proclaimed.
05/14/1948
Israel
State of Israel Proclaimed
The state of Israel was proclaimed as the British mandate in Palestine
expired. Arab armies launched attacks on Israel immediately following
the proclamation.
05/14/0000
Malawi
Kamuzu Day
05/14/1811
Paraguay
Independence Day
05/14/1985
Sri Lanka
Separatists Attack Shrine
Tamil separatists killed more than one hundred and fifty people in an
attack on a Buddhist shrine at Anuradhapura.
05/15/1955
Austria
Austrian State Treaty Signed
Signing of the treaty that would restore all Soviet-occupied territory
and make Austria a free and independent state.
05/15/1979
Iraq, Israel
15 May Organization Founded
The Arab 15 May Organization under Muhammad Al-Umari was founded from
the reminants of Wadi Haddad's Popular Front for the Liberation of
Palestine - Special Operations Group (PFLP-SOG). The group was
headquartered in Baghdad until it disbanded in 1984-1985.
05/15/1991
Israel
Palestinian Struggle Day
05/15/1972
Japan
Okinawa Returned to Japan
The island of Okinawa was returned to Japanese control on May 15 1972.
05/16/1983
Sudan
Founding of the SPLM/SPLA
The Sudanese People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/SPLA) was
founded.
05/17/1989
Germany, Federal Republic of
Conviction of TWA Hijacker
Mohammad Ali Hamadei was convicted by a German court on May 17, 1989
of hijacking TWA flight 847 on June 14, 1985, while it was en route
from Athens to Rome, and of the murder of a passenger, U.S. Navy diver
Robert Stethem. Hamadei had been arrested in Frankfurt on January 13,
1987 while trying to smuggle explosives into Germany. He was sentenced
to life in prison.
05/17/1983
Israel
Israeli Troops Leave Lebanon
Israel signed an accord with Lebanon for the withdrawal of Israeli
troops from most of South Lebanon.
05/17/1814
Norway
Constitution Day
Norway's independence movement adopted a constitution on May 17,
1814. The movement was put down by the Swedes.
05/18/1980
Korea (Republic of)
Uprising in Kwangju
A civilian uprising in Kwangju protested the military rule of
president Chun Doo Hwan. There were major civilian casualties
following an assault by military units on the protesters.
05/18/1980
Peru
Sendero Rebellion Begins
The Maoist Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) guerrilla organization,
which began its armed struggle with an attack on a rural polling
station, has grown into the largest and most active insurgent group in
the country.
05/18/0000
Uruguay
Army Day
A holiday celebrated with high-level civilian and military events.
05/19/1928
Cambodia
Pol Pot's Birthdate
Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge, was born on May 19, 1928.
05/19/1949
Taiwan
Imposition of Martial Law
Martial law remained in effect until July of 1987.
05/19/1991
Turkey
Ataturk Holiday
May 19, 1991 will be celebrated as Ataturk Memorial and Youth and
Sports Day, an official Turkish holiday.
05/19/1890
Vietnam
Birthday of Ho Chi Minh
05/20/1972
Cameroon
National Day
Celebrates the declaration of the republic. Also known as National
Feast Day.
05/20/1989
China (People's Republic of)
Martial Law in Beijing
The death of Hu Yao Bang on April 15 set off protests, hunger strikes,
and the occupation of Tienanmen Square by pro-democracy student
radicals, which led to the imposition of martial law in Beijing.
05/20/1990
Israel
Gunman Kills Eight Arabs
A lone Israeli gunman killed eight Arab laborers in Rishon Le Ziyyon,
south of Tel Aviv. Nine workers were injured. The gunman was
identified as a discharged Israeli soldier.
05/20/1978
Japan
Narita Airport Opened
05/20/1973
Morocco
Polisario Starts Armed Strife
Polisario guerrillas begin their armed struggle against Morocco in the
western Sahara.
05/20/1927
Saudi Arabia
Independence Day
05/21/0000
Chile
Battle of Iquique
05/21/1991
India
Rajiv Gandi Assassinated
Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during a campaign
rally in Tamil Nadu State.
05/22/0000
Guadeloupe (French Antilles)
Emancipation Day
05/22/0000
Martinique (French Antilles)
Emancipation Day
05/22/1972
Sri Lanka
Republic Day
Also known as National Heroes' Day.
05/22/1990
Yemen
North and South Yemen Reunited
North and South Yemen signed an agreement reuniting the
country. Declared as "Yemeni National Day."
05/23/1951
China (People's Republic of)
Tibet Under Chinese Rule
Tibet was "peacefully liberated" when representatives of the Dalai
Lama signed an agreement with the Beijing government accepting Chinese
rule in return for a promise of greater autonomy.
05/23/1949
Germany, Federal Republic of
Federal Republic Proclaimed
05/24/0000
Belize
Commonwealth Day
05/24/1990
Bulgaria
Holiday
Day of the Slavonic Enlighterners Cyril and Methodius, of Bulgarian
education and culture.
05/24/1822
Ecuador
Independence Day
05/24/1993
Eritrea
Independence Day
The country of Eritrea formally declared independence today after 30
years of war and two years of stabilization before separating from
Ethiopia.
05/24/0000
Guadeloupe (French Antilles)
Ascension Day
05/24/0000
Martinique (French Antilles)
Ascension Day
05/24/1984
Philippines
Urban Terrorism Begins
Philippine constabulary chief Tomas Karingal was shot by five gunmen
who subsequently fled, covering their escape with smoke grenades. This
attack is generally considered the inauguration of the era of urban
terrorism in Manila, and coincides with the formation of the Alex
Boncayao Brigade (ABB), the urban terrorist or "sparrow" unit of the
Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).
05/25/1963
Africa
OAU - Africa Freedom Day
The Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded on May 25,
1963. The day is celebrated as Africa Freedom Day. The OAU is
organized to promote unity and cooperation among African states.
05/25/1967
Bermuda
Self-Government Achieved
05/25/1946
Jordan
Independence Day
Following the end of the British mandate over Transjordan (May 22),
Jordan became the independent Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan.
05/25/1990
Spain
Sevillano Died (GRAPO Member)
Jose Manuel Sevillano, imprisoned member of October First Antifascist
Resistance Group (GRAPO) died after a prolonged hunger strike.
05/27/1964
Colombia
Assault on Peasant "Republic"
On this date, government troops attacked the "independent
republic" that Communist peasant groups had set up at Marquetalia,
Caldas Department.
05/27/1991
Turkey
Constitution Day
May 27, 1991 will be celebrated as Constitution Day, an official
Turkish holiday.
05/28/1989
Japan
Anti-Narita Struggle Day
05/29/0000
Syria
Internal Security Forces Day
05/30/1961
Dominican Republic
Assassination of Trujillo
Rafael L. Trujillo's assassination ended a thirty-year personal
dictatorship.
05/30/1972
Israel
JRA Massacre at Lod Airport
Members of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) killed twenty-six people in a
massacre at Lod Airport.
05/30/1967
Nigeria
Biafra Declares Independence
05/31/1993
Worldwide
The Hajj Begins
The annual pilgrimage in Mecca begins.
05/31/1967
Israel
East Jerusalem Captured by Israel
Israeli troops captured East Jerusalem in the Six-Day War.
05/31/1162
Mongolia
Birth of Ghengis Khan
The birth of Ghengis Khan, founder of the United Mongol State, is
celebrated with a festival.
05/31/1910
South Africa
Union Day
Four provinces merged to form the Union of South Africa.
05/31/1961
South Africa
Establishment of the Republic
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