1851day.year
Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London.
Queen Victoria inaugurated the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, showcasing global industry and innovation.
On May 1, 1851, Queen Victoria inaugurated The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations at the newly built Crystal Palace in London. Spanning sixteen acres of glass and iron, the venue displayed over 100,000 exhibits from around the world, ranging from machinery and textiles to fine arts. Organized by Prince Albert and key reformers, the event celebrated industrial progress, international trade, and the triumphs of the British Empire. It attracted more than six million visitors and inspired future world fairs. The Crystal Palace itself became an architectural marvel, symbolizing the fusion of engineering, design, and cultural exchange.
1851
Queen Victoria
The Great Exhibition
The Crystal Palace
1885day.year
The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opens for business.
The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opened, establishing a hub for commodity trading.
On May 1, 1885, the inaugural Chicago Board of Trade Building opened its doors at LaSalle and LaSalle Streets, becoming the epicenter of American commodity trading. Designed with ornate architecture and a grand trading room, it accommodated brokers and traders who dealt in agricultural futures, metals, and financial instruments. The building's operations introduced standardized contracts and centralized trading floors, boosting market efficiency and transparency. Over time, it became a symbol of Chicago's economic ascendancy and the growth of modern financial markets. The opening marked the formalization of futures trading practices that continue to underpin global commerce today.
1885
Chicago Board of Trade Building
2024day.year
The 2024 Loblaw boycott, a Canadian boycott against retail corporation and grocer Loblaw Companies, begins.
Consumer boycott of Loblaw Companies begins in Canada on May 1, 2024.
On May 1, 2024, Canadian consumers initiated a nationwide boycott of Loblaw Companies and its retail subsidiaries in response to controversial pricing and supply chain issues. The campaign, amplified on social media, called for transparency and accountability from the grocery giant. Protesters demanded fair pricing practices amidst rising living costs and alleged corporate misconduct. The boycott targeted major Loblaw banners such as Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, and No Frills. Stakeholders, including farmers and advocacy groups, joined calls for regulatory scrutiny and corporate reform. The movement underscored growing consumer activism and the power of grassroots campaigns in shaping corporate behavior.
2024
2024 Loblaw boycott
Loblaw Companies