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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Adelina Gutiérrez Alonso: Advocate for Women’s Rights and Education in Spain
Adelina Gutiérrez Alonso (27 May 1925 – 11 April 2015) was a Chilean scientist, academic and professor of astrophysics. She…
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Mary Pickford: America’s Sweetheart and Silent Film Icon
Mary Pickford 8 April 1892 – 29 May 1979) was a Canadian American stage and screen actress and producer with…
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John Richards Hicks: Innovator in Industrial Engineering
Sir John Richards Hicks (8 April 1904 – 20 May 1989) was a British economist who made significant contributions to…
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Leonora Carrington: Surrealist Visionary and Feminist Icon
Leonora Carrington (6 April 1917 – 25 May 2011) was a British-born surrealist painter and novelist. She lived most of…
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Phenomenal Woman: Exploring the Legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou (4 April 1928 – 28 May 2014) was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist.…
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Echoes of Emotion: Johannes Brahms and the Power of Romantic Music
Johannes Brahms (7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic period.
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The Craft of Compassion: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s Literary Legacy
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (7 May 1927 – 3 April 2013) was a British and American novelist and screenwriter. Life and…
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Payut Ngaokrachang: Master Animator and Cultural Treasure of Thailand
Payut Ngaokrachang (1 April 1929 – 27 May 2010) was a Thai cartoonist and animator. He created Thai cinema's first…
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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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Satoshi Kako: Architectural Visionary Redefining Urban Landscapes
Satoshi Kako (31 March 1926 – 2 May 2018) a Japanese author and illustrator who created children’s books that are…
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Friedrich Hayek: Champion of Individual Liberty and Free Market Economics
Friedrich Hayek (8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992) was an Austrian-British economist and philosopher known for his contributions to…
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George Andrew Olah: A Trailblazer in Chemistry and Nobel Laureate
George Andrew Olah (22 May 1927 - 8 March 2017) was a Hungarian-American chemist. In 1994, he was awarded the…
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Andrew Watson: Pioneering Scotland’s Football History
Andrew Watson (24 May 1856 – 8 March 1921) was a Scottish footballer widely recognized as the first black person…
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Edward Calvin Kendall: Exploring the Wonders of Hormones and Nobel Laureate
Edward Calvin Kendall (8 March 1886 – 4 May 1972) was an American chemist. He shared the Nobel Prize in…
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Unveiling History: Howard Carter and the Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist best known for discovering the…
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