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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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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Paul-Henri d’Estournelles de Constant: Advocate for Peace and Diplomacy
Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet d'Estournelles de Constant (22 November 1852 – 15 May 1924) was a French diplomat, politician, and advocate of…
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Herbert Charles Brown: Master of Organic Chemistry and Nobel Laureate
Herbert Charles Brown (22 May 1912 – 19 December 2004) was an American chemist. In 1979, Brown was awarded the…
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Paul Samuelson: Shaping Modern Economics and Policy
Paul Samuelson (15 May 1915 – 13 December 2009) was an American economist who made significant contributions to the field…
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Jack Steinberger: Unraveling the Mysteries of Particle Physics
Jack Steinberger (25 May 1921 - 12 December 2020) was a renowned physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Nelly Sachs
Nelly Sachs (10 December 1891 – 12 May 1970) was a German-Swedish poet and playwright. He was awarded the 2019…
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Alfred Day Hershey: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Viruses
Alfred Day Hershey (4 December 1908 – 22 May 1997) was an American bacteriologist and geneticist. He was awarded the…
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Francisco Pascasio Moreno: Explorer, Scientist, and Protector of Patagonia
Francisco Pascasio Moreno (31 May 852 – November 22, 1919) was a prominent explorer and academic in Argentina, where he…
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Otto von Guericke: A Visionary in Science
Otto von Guericke (November 20, 1602 – May 11, 1686) stands as an eminent figure in the realms of physics…
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Pierre-Gilles de Gennes: A Trailblazer in Soft Matter Physics
Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (24 October 1932 – 18 May 2007) was a French physicist who made significant contributions to 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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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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