In 1886, a large demonstration was happened in America where the labours demanded eight hours of work on a daily basis.
Following the bombing of a labour gathering in Haymarket Square in Chicago, workers across the US banded together to demand their rights and fight for improved working conditions.
In 1889, the Second International, a global association of socialist and labour parties, met in Paris and declared this day.
In India, the first Labour Day was celebrated on May 1, 1923, in Madras.
The Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan was initiated and Comrade Singaravelar led the celebrations.