Today in History- 1st May

International Events:
Year	Event
1707	England and Scotland joined to form Great Britain by The Act of Union.
1931	The Empire State Building opened in New York City.
1948	North Korea was established with Kim Il Sung as president.
1994	Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna dies in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy.
2011	Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI.