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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John Cockcroft: Advancing Nuclear Physics and Breakthroughs in Particle Acceleration
John Cockcroft (27 May 1897 – 18 September 1967) was a prominent British physicist who made significant contributions to the…
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B.B. King: The Guitarist Who Defined the Blues
Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015) known professionally as B.B. King, was a renowned American blues…
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George Sudarshan: Trailblazer in Theoretical Physics and Quantum Optics
George Sudarshan (16 September 1931 – 13 May 2018) was an Indian American theoretical physicist and a professor at the…
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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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Jane Addams: Pioneer of Social Work and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Jane Addams (6 September 1860 – 21 May 1935) was an American social worker, sociologist, and reformer. She was awarded…
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Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Maurice Maeterlinck: Exploring Symbolism and Beyond
Maurice Maeterlinck (29 August 1862 – 6 May 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He was awarded the…
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Eduard Buchner: Pioneering Discoveries in Enzyme Catalysis
Eduard Buchner (20 May 1860 – 13 August 1917) was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field…
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John Harsányi: Architect of Game Theory and Nobel Laureate
John Harsányi (29 May 1920 – 9 August 2000) was a Hungarian-American economist and the recipient of the Nobel Memorial…
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Tagore’s Tapestry: Exploring the Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore’s Literature and Philosophy
Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath – poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social…
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Juana Alarco de Dammert: Peruvian Advocate for Women’s Education and Social Reform
Juana Alarco de Dammert (27 May 1842 – 2 August 1932) was a philanthropist and benefactor of Peruvian children. She…
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Piru Singh: A Tale of Bravery and Sacrifice
Piru Singh (20 May 1918 – 18 July 1948) was an Indian Army non-commissioned officer. Life and Career Piru Singh…
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Exploring the Life and Music of Elizeth Cardoso
Elizeth Cardoso (16 July 1920 – 7 May 1990) was a prominent Brazilian singer and actress known for her powerful…
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Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Robert Bruce Merrifield
Robert Bruce Merrifield (15 July 1921 – 14 May 2006) was an American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in…
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Discover the Legacy of Élie Metchnikoff
Élie Metchnikoff (15 May 1845 – 15 July 1916) was a Russian zoologist. In 1908, Élie Metchnikoff was awarded the…
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The Inspiring Life of Durgabai Deshmukh
Durgabai Deshmukh (15 July 1909 – 9 May 1981), an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker, and politician.
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