On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
May 4
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
An all-female Japanese team reached the summit of Manaslu in the Himalayas, becoming the first women to climb a peak higher than 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) above sea level.
Wikipedia: Manaslu
Margaret Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Wikipedia: Margaret Thatcher
Falklands War: HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet missile, killing 20 sailors and leading to its sinking six days later—the first Royal Navy ship sunk in action since World War II.
Wikipedia: Falklands War
Ken Livingstone took office as the first mayor of London.
Wikipedia: Ken Livingstone
The Parliament of Malta moved from the Grandmaster's Palace to the purpose-built Parliament House (pictured).
Wikipedia: Parliament of Malta
The inaugural race of the W Series took place at Hockenheimring, Germany, and was won by Jamie Chadwick (pictured), who later became the season's champion.
Wikipedia: 2019 W Series