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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Robert F. Furchgott: Unraveling the Mysteries of Nitric Oxide and Cardiovascular Health
Robert F. Furchgott was a renowned American pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was awarded the…
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Merton Miller: Bridging Theory and Practice in Finance
Merton Miller (16 May 1923 – 3 June 2000) was an American economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize…
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Eisaku Sato: Architect of Japanese Diplomacy and Nobel Peace Laureate
Eisaku Sato (27 March 1901 – 3 June 1975) was a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of…
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Tapio Wirkkala: Master Craftsman of Finnish Design
Tapio Wirkkala (2 June 1915 – 19 May 1985) was a highly influential Finnish designer and artist known for his…
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Nargis: The Eternal Star of Indian Cinema
Nargis Dutt (01 June 1929 — 03 May 1981), an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema.
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Robert Cecil: Statesman, Diplomat, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Robert Cecil (1 June 1563 – 24 May 1612) was an English statesman. In 1937, Robert Cecil was awarded the…
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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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