Births on May 1

Henry Ayers

Born on May 1, 1821

Henry Ayers, English-Australian politician, 8th Premier of South Australia (d. 1897)

Sir Henry Ayers (now pron. "airs") (1 May 1821 – 11 June 1897) was the eighth Premier of South Australia, serving a record five times between 1863 and 1873.

His lasting memorial is in the name Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru, which was encountered in 1873 by William Gosse.

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Events on 1821

22 Feb

Danubian Principalities
Greek War of Independence: Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Prut river at Sculeni into the Danubian Principalities.
26 May

Greek War of Independence
Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels.
9 Jul

Greek War of Independence
Four hundred and seventy prominent Cypriots including Archbishop Kyprianos are executed in response to Cypriot aid to the Greek War of Independence
23 Jul

Monemvasia
While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to Minor Asia coasts.
28 Nov

Gran Colombia
Panama Independence Day: Panama separates from Spain and joins Gran Colombia.

Births on May 1

Henry Ayers

Born on May 1, 1821

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Events on 1821

Danubian Principalities

Greek War of Independence

Greek War of Independence

Monemvasia

Gran Colombia