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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Mrinalini Sarabhai: Dance, Activism, and Cultural Renaissance
Mrinalini Sarabhai (11 May 1918 โ 21 January 2016) was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. She was the…
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Unmasking a Legend: The Story of Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman (11 May 1918 โ 15 February 1988) was an American theoretical physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize…
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Martha Graham: Pioneering the Language of Modern Dance
Martha Graham (11 May 1894ย โ 1 April 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer. Her style, the Graham technique,…
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International Day of Argania
A native species of Morocco, the argan tree (Argania spinosa) is found in arid and semiarid regions of the sub-Saharan…
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Odd Hassel: Mapping Molecular Shapes and Winning the Nobel Prize
Odd Hassel (17 May 1897 โ 11 May 1981) was a Norwegian chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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Camilo Josรฉ Cela: Spanish Literary Giant and Nobel Laureate in Literature
Camilo Jose Cela (11 May 1916 โ 17 January 2002) was a Spanish novelist, poet, story writer, and essayist associated…
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Bringing Smiles: The Whimsical World of Roger Hargreaves
Roger Hargreaves (9 May 1935 โ 11 September 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children's books. He created…
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Lighting the Way: The Scientific Contributions of Albert Abraham Michelson
Albert Abraham Michelson (19 December 1852 โ 9 May 1931) was a renowned American physicist. In 1907, Albert Abraham Michelson…
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Sophie Scholl: Courageous Resistance in the Face of Tyranny
Sophie Scholl (9 May 1921 โ 22 February 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist, active within the…
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Celebrating Europe Day: A Continent-Wide Embrace of Unity and Peace
Europe Day, a continent-wide celebration held every May, serves as a powerful reminder of the shared history and unity among…
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Victory Day (Russia): History, Theme, and Significance
Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in…
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9 May in Indian and World History
9 May in Indian and World Historyย is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 9 May is the birth anniversary…
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Valor and Virtue: The Enduring Legacy of Maharana Pratap
Maharana Pratap (9 May 1540 - 19 January 1597) was a Hindu maharaja (1572โ97) of the Rajput confederacy of Mewar.…
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Friedrich von Schiller: A Poetic Genius and Advocate for Freedom
Friedrich von Schiller (10 November 1759 โ 9 May 1805) was a celebrated German poet, playwright, philosopher, and historian whose…
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Exploring Neverland: The Enchanting World of J.M. Barrie
J.M. Barrie (9 May 1860 โ 2 March 1939) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator…
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