May
Our website brings you a daily update on important May events from both World history and Indian history. Explore what happened in Indian history in the month of May, from significant cultural achievements to major political milestones.
At the same time, dive into what happened in world history in the month of May, where global events changed the course of nations. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts, this page offers easy-to-read insights on events that shaped the world and India, all within the month of May.
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Saadat Hasan Manto: The Unapologetic Voice of Truth and Controversy
Saadat Hasan Manto (11 May 1912 – 18 January 1955) was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author born in Ludhiana,…
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Dr. Sulianti Saroso: Pioneering Leader in Indonesian Public Health
 Dr. Sulianti Saroso (10 May 1917 – 29 April 1991) was Indonesia’s first female doctor.
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Dr. Tôn Thất Tùng: Healing Vietnam’s Health Landscape
Dr. Tôn Thất Tùng (10 May 1933 – 5 September 2007) was a Vietnamese physician and humanitarian.
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Exploring the Life and Work of Herbert Spencer Gasser
Herbert Spencer Gasser (5 July 1888 – 11 May 1963) was a prominent American physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel…
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From Kargil to Courage: Yogendra Singh Yadav’s Untold Story
Yogendra Singh Yadav is a retired commissioned officer in the Indian Army, who was awarded the highest Indian wartime gallantry…
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Gustav Stresemann: Architect of Stability in Interwar Germany
Gustav Stresemann (10 May 1878 – 3 October 1929) was a German statesman. In 1926, Gustav Stresemann was awarded the…
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Juan Gris: The Mastermind Behind Cubist Innovation
Juan Gris (23 March 1887 – 11 May 1927) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who is widely regarded as…
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Kaifi Azmi: Echoes of Poetry, Songs, and Social Justice
Kaifi Azmi (14 January 1919 – 10 May 2002) was an Indian Urdu poet. one of the most renowned Indian…
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11 May in Indian and World History
11 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 11 May is the birth anniversary…
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Mrinalini Sarabhai: Dance, Activism, and Cultural Renaissance
Mrinalini Sarabhai (11 May 1918 – 21 January 2016) was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. She was the…
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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman (11 May 1918 – 15 February 1988) was an American theoretical physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Martha Graham: Pioneering the Language of Modern Dance
Martha Graham (11 May 1894 – 1 April 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer. Her style, the Graham technique,…
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International Day of Argania
A native species of Morocco, the argan tree (Argania spinosa) is found in arid and semiarid regions of the sub-Saharan…
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Odd Hassel: Mapping Molecular Shapes and Winning the Nobel Prize
Odd Hassel (17 May 1897 – 11 May 1981) was a Norwegian chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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Camilo José Cela: Spanish Literary Giant and Nobel Laureate in Literature
Camilo Jose Cela (11 May 1916 – 17 January 2002) was a Spanish novelist, poet, story writer, and essayist associated…
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