May 1 in history: Great Britain issues first adhesive postage stamp and more
| Updated: May 01, 2021, 07:49 AM IST
From issuing of world's first adhesive postage stamp to nationalization of coal mines in India, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
Great Britain issues world's first adhesive postage stamp 'Penny Black'
Great Britain issues world's first adhesive postage stamp 'Penny Black'
(Photograph:WION)
International Socialist Congress observes first May Day
International Socialist Congress observes first May Day
(Photograph:WION)
Fidel Castro declares Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections
Fidel Castro declares Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections
(Photograph:WION)
Nationalization of coal mines in India
Nationalization of coal mines in India
(Photograph:WION)
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Sweden legalises same-sex marriage
Sweden legalises same-sex marriage