Flagging Days
1888 resolution of the American Federation of Labor to observe May 1 as a social holiday in 1890. Until 1918, work stoppages on May 1 were considered strikes almost everywhere; since then, the day has [...] Halle, Leipzig, Merseburg and Magdeburg. According to estimates, between 400,000 and 1.5 million people took part. At 1 p.m., a state of emergency was declared in Berlin, the sector border was largely sealed [...] remembrance for a ceremony. Source: Ministry of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia May 1: Day of peace and reconciliation among nations According to the North Rhine-Westphalian public holiday …