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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Ronald Ross: A Trailblazer in the Fight Against Malaria
Ronald Ross (13 May 1857 – 16 September 1932) was a British medical doctor. In 1902, Ronald Ross was awarded…
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George Paget Thomson: Probing the Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics
George Paget Thomson (3 May 1892 – 10 September 1975) was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the…
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Léon Bourgeois: Advocate for Peace, Justice, and Human Rights
Léon Bourgeois (21 May 1851 – 29 September 1925) was a French statesman. In 1920, Léon Bourgeois was awarded the…
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Willem Einthoven: Revolutionizing Cardiology with the Electrocardiogram
Willem Einthoven (21 May 1860 – 29 September 1927) was a Dutch doctor and physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel…
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Guru Amar Das: Illuminating the Path of Sikhism
Guru Amar Das (5 May 1479 – 1 September 1574), was the third Sikh Guru and became Guru on 26…
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Steven Weinberg: Exploring the Fundamental Forces of the Universe
Steven Weinberg (3 May 1933 – 23 July 2021) was a renowned American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Exploring the Life and Works of Par Lagerkvist
Par Lagerkvist (23 May 1891 – 11 July 1974) was a Swedish author. He received the 1951 Nobel Prize in…
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Focusing on Genius: Ferdinand Monoyer’s Visionary Contribution
Ferdinand Monoyer (9 May 1836 – 11 July 1912) was a French ophthalmologist, known for introducing the dioptre in 1872.…
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The Life and Legacy of Verner von Heidenstam
Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist, and essayist. In 1916, he…
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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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Alluri Sitarama Raju: The Revolutionary Hero of India’s Freedom Struggle
Alluri Sitarama Raju (4 July 1897/1898 – 7 May 1924) was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against…
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Gerald Edelman: Unraveling the Complexities of the Brain
Gerald Edelman (1 July 1929 – 17 May 2014) was a renowned American biologist and immunologist. He dedicated his life…
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John Forbes Nash Jr.: A Beautiful Mind’s Journey Through Mathematics and Economics
John Forbes Nash Jr. (13 June 1928 – 23 May 2015) was an American mathematician. In 1994, he was awarded…
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Sigrid Undset: Nobel Laureate and Chronicler of Norwegian History
Sigrid Undset (20 May 1882 – 10 June 1949) was a Norwegian novelist and essayist. She is best known for…
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Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazing Physician and Pioneer for Women in Medicine
Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was a British physician, notable as the first woman to receive a…
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