1947Portella della Ginestra massacre against May Day celebrations in Sicily by the bandit and separatist leader Salvatore Giuliano where 11 persons are killed and 33 wounded.^[†]

The Portella della Ginestra massacre refers to the killing of 11 people and wounding of 27 others during May Day celebrations in Sicily on 1 May 1947, in the municipality of Piana degli Albanesi. Those held responsible were the bandit and separatist leader Salvatore Giuliano and his gang, although their motives and intentions are still a matter of controversy.

Headlines from May 1, 1947

Front Page 1 -- No Title

Front Page 4 -- No Title

Foreign Relief Cut Affirmed; House Jolts Bipartisan Policy; Resurgence of Isolationism Seen in 333-66 Vote for Slash to $200,000,000 -- State Department Is Reported Distressed HOUSE CONFIRMS FOREIGN RELIEF CUT

Hoover Dam Bill Signed by Truman

COMMONS APPROVES TRANSPORT SEIZURE; Full Nationalization Is Pushed Through a 'Gagged' House as Opposition Cries 'Farce' COMMONS APPROVES BILL ON TRANSPORT

Historical Events