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3 May

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1947

Postwar constitution of Japan

On 3 May 1947, Japan's pacifist constitution took effect.

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Contemporary era

1808

The Third of May executions

On 3 May 1808, French troops executed Madrid rebels, a scene immortalised by Goya.

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The Third of May, by Francisco de Goya
Author : Francisco de Goya Wikimedia Commons Licence : Domaine public Francisco de Goya, 1814, musee du Prado

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1791

Polish Constitution of 3 May

On 3 May 1791, Poland adopted the first written constitution in Europe.

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