The Myasishchev M-4, the first Sovietbomber which was claimed to have the ability to reach the United States and return to the Soviet Union, was displayed to the public for the first time at the Moscow May Day parade.
The 1954 Asian Games opened in Manila, Philippines, lasting until May 9.
Adnan Menderes of the Democrat Party formed the new (21st) government of Turkey after a landslide victory in the country's general election.
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, the President of Israel, visited the Shrine of the Báb, a centre of the Baháʼí Faith, the first time that the head of an independent state had visited a Baha'i sacred site.
In England and Wales, the 1954 County Championship cricket tournament opened with matches at Bristol, Derby, Manchester, Northampton, Nottingham, Lord's and Kennington Oval.
The Japanese cargo ship Tatsuwa Maru sprang a leak 500 nautical miles (930 km) west of Manila, Philippines. It is thought to have foundered with the loss of all 50 crew.
On the day after the deadline for all male British subjects and Federal citizens between the ages of 18 and 20 to register for part-time National Service, a peaceful demonstration by students turned into a riot, resulting in multiple injuries and arrests.
The Latin Union (Unión Latina) was created by the Convention of Madrid. Its member countries used the five Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian. It would suspend operations in 2012.
The Kengir uprising broke out at a Soviet labour camp for political prisoners in the Kazakh SSR. Prisoners forced the guards and camp administration out, and an internal "government" was set up. The uprising lasted for over a month until forcibly suppressed by Soviet government troops.
The 1954 Giro d'Italia cycle race began in Palermo, continuing until 13 June. Favourite Fausto Coppi and his team won the team time trial on the first day.
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