A hundred years ago - 02/05/1918

Hi Steemians,

every day I will try to provide the most important events of the day a hundred years ago.
If I forgot something that should be mentioned, let me know.
Have a great day.

02/05/1918:

• As the first nationalization measure affecting a whole industry in Russia, the sugar industry is given state ownership by the Bolshevik government.
  
  
• The London House of Commons approves this year's UK budget of £ 842 million.