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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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Boris Pasternak
Boris Pasternak (10 February 1890 – 30 May 1960) was a Russian poet, novelist, composer and literary translator. He is…
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Saint John Perse: Poet Laureate of the Modernist Era
Saint John Perse (31 May 1887 – 20 September 1975) was a French poet and diplomat. He was awarded the…
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Potato Day (Peru): History, Theme, and Significance
The Agriculture Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the Peruvian initiative to establish…
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Jacques Monod: A Visionary in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Jacques Monod (9 February 1910 – 31 May 1976) was a French biochemist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology…
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Croatia Statehood Day: History, Theme, and Significance
Statehood Day is an annual public holiday and a national day celebrated on 30 May in Croatia to celebrate the…
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Rosalyn Sussman Yalow: Pioneering Medical Science through Radioimmunoassay
Rosalyn Sussman Yalow (19 July 1921 – 30 May 2011) was an American medical physicist. She received the Nobel Prize…
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Pushkin Museum: History, Theme, and Significance
Pushkin Museum, also known as the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, is one of the largest and most renowned…
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World No-Tobacco Day: History, Theme, and Significance
It is observed around the world every 31 May as World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). World Health Day celebrates the dangers of…
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31 May in Indian and World History
31 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 31 May is the birth…
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30 May in Indian and World History
30 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 30 May is the birth…
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Anniversary of Big Ben: History, Theme, and Significance
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster at the north end of…
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Breaking Boundaries: The Remarkable Life of Hannah Höch
Hannah Höch (1 November 1889 – 31 May 1978) was a pioneering German Dada artist, celebrated for her significant contributions…
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Celebrating life and legacy of Raymond Davis Jr.
Raymond Davis Jr. (October 14, 1914 – May 31, 2006) was an American chemist and physicist. Raymond Davis Jr. was…
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Julius Richard Petri: Revolutionizing Microbiology with the Petri Dish
Julius Richard Petri (31 May 1852 – 20 December 1921) was a German microbiologist who is generally credited with inventing…
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Alberto Larraguibel: Chilean Equestrian and Holder of the High Jump World Record
Alberto Larraguibel is a Chilean equestrian show jumper who gained recognition for setting a record in the Puissance event. The…
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