Firefighters’ Memorial Day is celebrated on May 4 in the U.K. annually. It recognizes the unique contribution and sacrifice that active and retired firefighters have made in the line of duty. At midday at the National Firefighters’ Memorial, firefighters across the nation stand outside their stations and observe a minute’s silence for their fallen comrades. A wreath-laying service at St. Paul’s Cathedral London with representatives from the Fire Brigades Union (F.B.U) and the Firefighters Memorial Trust follows this.
Kent State Shootings Remembrance
Kent State Shootings Remembrance is on May 4 of every year and honors the lives of four unarmed college students killed during protests. On this day in 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard shot and killed students who were peacefully protesting President Nixon’s pro-war policies. The perpetrators got away with their crimes and were never held accountable. The shootings at Kent State sparked furious protests across college campuses in the U.S. that ignited the most seminal anti-war movement the country had ever witnessed. Eight million students participated in a national hunger strike and effectively brought the U.S. education system to a standstill.
45 Day
45 Day is on May 4 — an annual tribute to the classic vinyl format that helped bring music to the masses. If you are a music enthusiast and tend to dream of eras gone by, 45 Day will speak to your soul. Before mp3 players, walkmans, and Discmans, the world had the 45 R.P.M. vinyl — a revolutionary music format that changed how people listened to music. Although the world has increasingly turned digital, the beloved 7″ record still has a dedicated fan base across borders. Many believe that the 45 R.P.M. is witnessing a renaissance. Vinyl lovers and collectors are growing in number. Artists are releasing singles on the 45 again. 45 Day celebrates the classic record and aims to promote record sales and stores.