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1 May

1 May: Anniversary of First World’s Fair and its Significance

The first World's Fair, also known as the Great Exhibition, was held in 1851 in London, England. It was organized by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, and was intended to showcase the industrial, technological, and cultural achievements of the time. On 1 May...

1 May in Indian and World History

1 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 May is the birth anniversary of Amar Shahid Bandhu Singh, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha, Balraj Sahni, Madhu Limaye, Anand Gopal Mahindra, Ajay Thakur, and Anushka Sharma. 1 May...

1 May: Remembering Santiago Ramon y Cajal on Birthday

Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1 May 1852 – 17 October 1934) was a Spanish physician and histologist who made significant contributions to neuroscience. He is widely regarded as the founder of modern neuroscience. Life and Career He was born on 1 May 1852, in Petilla de...

1 May: International Workers Day

International Workers Day, also known as Workers Day in most countries and also known as May Day, is a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement every year on 1 May. It is rightly said that "All Labour that...

Important Days and Dates in May 2023

Important Days and Dates in May 2023: In every month, there are important days and events to remember and honour the things that have happened. This month has some of the important celebrations and days to honour the cause and raise awareness about different diseases,...

17 October: Tribute to Santiago Ramon y Cajal

Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1 May 1852 – 17 October 1934) was a Spanish physician and histologist who made significant contributions to neuroscience. He is widely regarded as the founder of modern neuroscience. Life and Career He was born on 1 May 1852, in Petilla de...

2 May

2 May: World Asthma Day

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects the airways, causing inflammation and narrowing of the passages that carry air to and from the lungs. This condition results in symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. It can...

2 May: Tribute to Satoshi Kako

Satoshi Kako (31 March 1926 – 2 May 2018) a Japanese author and illustrator who created children’s books that are read to this day. He wrote over 600 stories, and his engineering and scientific background inspired him to add a unique spin to make each tale educational, enjoyable, and stimulating for Japanese youth.

2 May in Indian and World History

2 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 2 May is the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray and Vishnukant Shastri. 2 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Padmaja Naidu and Banarasidas Chaturvedi. Birth...

2 May: Tribute to John Carew Eccles

John Carew Eccles (27 January 1903 – 2 May 1997) was an Australian neurophysiologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the synapse and the functioning of the nervous system. He won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on...

2 May: Tribute to Giulio Natta

Giulio Natta (26 February 1903 – 2 May 1979) was an Italian chemist and Nobel laureate who is best known for his work on the development of stereospecific catalysts for polymerization reactions. Life and Career He was born on 26 February 1903, in Imperia, Italy. He...

27 January: Remembering John Carew Eccles on Birthday

John Carew Eccles (27 January 1903 – 2 May 1997) was an Australian neurophysiologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the synapse and the functioning of the nervous system. He won the 1963 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on...

2 May: Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian polymath, artist, scientist, inventor, and writer who is widely considered one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

2 May: Remembering Juliano Moreira on the day of passing

Juliano Moreira (6 January 1872 – 2 May 1933) was a Brazilian psychiatrist, often considered the pioneer of psychoanalysis in Brazil. He was the first Brazilian university professor to cite and use psychoanalytic theory in the teaching of medicine.

3 May

3 May in Indian and World History

3 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 3 May is the birth anniversary of Tukoji Rao II, Bhalji Pendharkar, V.K. Krishna Menon, Ashok Gehlot, Raghubar Das, Uma Bharti, Hamlet Bareh Ngapkynta, and Manpreet Singh...

3 May: World Solar Energy Day

In today's ever-evolving world, the quest for sustainable energy sources has become increasingly important. The need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the harmful effects of climate change has led to a growing interest in renewable energy...

3 May: Tribute to Gary Becker

Gary Becker (2 December 1930 – 3 May 2014) was an American economist who made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of human capital, labor economics, and the economics of discrimination. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in...

3 May: Remembering Alfred Kastler on Birthday

Alfred Kastler (3 May 1902 – 7 January 1984) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1966. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1902, in Guebwiller, France. He received his education at the University of Bordeaux in France, where he earned...

3 May: Remembering Steven Weinberg on Birthday

Steven Weinberg (3 May 1933 – 23 July 2021) was a renowned American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1933, in New York City. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1954 and his...

3 May: Remembering George Paget Thomson on Birthday

George Paget Thomson (3 May 1892 – 10 September 1975) was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics, particularly in the study of electron diffraction. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1892 in Cambridge, United...

7 January: Tribute to Alfred Kastler

Alfred Kastler (3 May 1902 – 7 January 1984) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1966. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1902, in Guebwiller, France. He received his education at the University of Bordeaux in France, where he earned...

2 December: Remembering Gary Becker on Birthday

Gary Becker (2 December 1930 – 3 May 2014) was an American economist who made significant contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of human capital, labor economics, and the economics of discrimination. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in...

10 September: Tribute to George Paget Thomson

George Paget Thomson (3 May 1892 – 10 September 1975) was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics, particularly in the study of electron diffraction. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1892 in Cambridge, United...

23 July: Tribute to Steven Weinberg

Steven Weinberg (3 May 1933 – 23 July 2021) was a renowned American physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979. Life and Career He was born on 3 May 1933, in New York City. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1954 and his...

3 May: Tribute to Karel Appel

Karel Appel (25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet. He started painting at the age of fourteen.

3 May: Tribute to Dalida

Dalida (17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987), also known as Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti, was an Italian-French singer and actress. She sang in eleven languages and sold millions of records internationally.

3 May: Tribute to Nargis

Nargis Dutt (01 June 1929 — 03 May 1981), an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema.

4 May

4 May in Indian and World History

4 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 4 May is the birth anniversary of Tyagaraja, Jyotirindranath Tagore, Kyasamballi Chengaluraya Reddy, Anna Chandy, Gurcharan Singh Garewal, Balswaroop Raahi, and Trisha. 4...

4 May: Remembering Tyagaraja on birthday

Tyagaraja (4 May 1767 – 6 January 1847), a renowned composer of Carnatic music which is a form of Indian classical music. Early Life He was born on 4 May 1767, in Tamil Nadu, India. His maternal and paternal grandfathers were trained musicians. He learned how to play...

4 May: Tribute to Carl von Ossietzky

Carl von Ossietzky (3 October 1889 - 4 May 1938) was a German journalist and pacifist. In 1929, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Life and Career He was born on 3 October 1889, in Hamburg, Germany. His formal education was limited, as he left school at the age of...

4 May: Tribute to Christian de Duve

Christian de Duve (2 October 1917 – 4 May 2013) was a Belgian biochemist and cytologist. In 1974, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and Career He was born on 2 October 1917, in England. He grew up in Antwerp, Belgium, and later moved to...

2 October: Remembering Christian de Duve on Birthday

Christian de Duve (2 October 1917 – 4 May 2013) was a Belgian biochemist and cytologist. In 1974, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and Career He was born on 2 October 1917, in England. He grew up in Antwerp, Belgium, and later moved to...

3 October: Remembering Carl von Ossietzky on Birthday

Carl von Ossietzky (3 October 1889 - 4 May 1938) was a German journalist and pacifist. In 1929, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Life and Career He was born on 3 October 1889, in Hamburg, Germany. His formal education was limited, as he left school at the age of...

4 May: Tribute to Mohammed Abdel Wahab

Mohammed Abdel Wahab (13 March 1902 – 4 May 1991) was an Egyptian singer, composer, and actor who is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Arab music. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, and began his career as a singer at a young age. He quickly gained fame for his powerful voice and emotional performances.

5 May

5 May in Indian and World History

5 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 5 May is the birth anniversary of Guru Amar Das, Pritilata Waddedar, and Giani Zail Singh. 5 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Naushad Ali and Raman...

5 May: Remembering Colonel Hoshiar Singh on his birth anniversary

Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya (5 May 1930 – 6 December 1998) was an officer of the Indian Army who was awarded India's highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Early Life Hoshiar Singh Dahiya was born in Sisana village,...

5 May: Remembering Guru Amar Das on his Birth Anniversary

Guru Amar Das (5 May 1479 – 1 September 1574), was the third Sikh Guru and became Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Early Life He was born on 5 May 1479, in Amritsar district, Punjab, India. His parents were Tej Bhan, a farmer and trader, and Mata Lachmi. Later Years...

6 May

6 May: Remembering Victor Grignard on Birthday

Victor Grignard (6 May 1871 – 13 December 1935) was a French chemist who is best known for his discovery of the Grignard reagent, a groundbreaking synthetic tool that enabled the synthesis of countless organic compounds. Life and Career He was born on 6 May 1871, in...

6 May: Tribute to Maurice Maeterlinck

Maurice Maeterlinck (29 August 1862 – 6 May 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. Life and Career He was born on 29 August 1862, in Ghent, Belgium. He studied law at the University of Ghent, but he...

6 May: Remembering Paul Lauterbur on Birthday

Paul Lauterbur (6 May 1929 – 27 March 2007) was an American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 for his work in developing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Life and Career He was born on 6 May 1929, in Sidney, Ohio, USA. He...

6 May in Indian and World History

6 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 6 May is the birth anniversary of Motilal Nehru, Suresh Kumar Khanna, Sujata Bhatt, Sanjay Mitra, Vindu Dara Singh, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, and Gagan Narang. 6 May is also...

27 March: Tribute to Paul Lauterbur

Paul Lauterbur (6 May 1929 – 27 March 2007) was an American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2003 for his work in developing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Life and Career He was born on 6 May 1929, in Sidney, Ohio, USA. He...

13 December: Tribute to Victor Grignard

Victor Grignard (6 May 1871 – 13 December 1935) was a French chemist who is best known for his discovery of the Grignard reagent, a groundbreaking synthetic tool that enabled the synthesis of countless organic compounds. Life and Career He was born on 6 May 1871, in...

29 August: Remembering Maurice Maeterlinck on Birthday

Maurice Maeterlinck (29 August 1862 – 6 May 1949) was a Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. Life and Career He was born on 29 August 1862, in Ghent, Belgium. He studied law at the University of Ghent, but he...

6 May: Tribute to Novera Ahmed

Novera Ahmed (29 March 1939 – 6 May 2015) was a Bangladeshi sculptor and painter who is considered one of the most significant modern artists of South Asia. She is known for her pioneering work in modern sculpture, which incorporated elements of traditional Bangladeshi art, as well as for her innovative use of materials and techniques.

7 May

7 May: Remembering Rabindranath Tagore on his Birth Anniversary

Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 - 7 August 1941) was a Bengali polymath – poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter. He was highly influential in introducing Indian culture to the West and vice versa, and he is generally regarded as...

7 May: Remembering Alluri Sitarama Raju on his Punya Tithi

Alluri Sitarama Raju (4 July 1897/1898 – 7 May 1924) was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against British colonial rule in India. A native of present-day Andhra Pradesh, he opposed the British in response to the Madras Forest Act of 1882,...

7 May: Tribute to Allan McLeod Cormack

Allan McLeod Cormack (23 February 1924 – 7 May 1998) was a South African-born physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979, along with Godfrey Hounsfield, for their contributions to the development of computed tomography scanning. Life...

7 May in Indian and World History

7 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 7 May is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Pandurang Vaman Kane, Bala Singh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Ashwini Bhave, and Sundeep Kishan. 7 May is also observed as...

8 May

8 May: Remembering Friedrich Hayek on Birthday

Friedrich Hayek (8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992) was an Austrian-British economist and philosopher known for his contributions to the field of classical liberalism, political economy, and social philosophy. Life and Career He was born on 8 May 1899, in Vienna,...

8 May: Remembering Saul Bass on Birthday

Saul Bass (8 May 1920 – 25 April 1996) was an American graphic designer and Oscar-winning filmmaker, best known for his design of motion-picture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos.

8 May: World Thalassaemia Day

World Thalassaemia Day is a momentous occasion that brings individuals, communities, and organizations together to shed light on thalassaemia, an inherited blood disorder affecting millions worldwide. This day serves as a platform to educate, advocate, and foster a...

8 May: Tribute to Teresa Teng

Teresa Teng (29 January 1953 – 8 May 1995) was a Chinese pop singer from Taiwan who was active from the 1970s to the 1990s. She was known for her clear and powerful vocals, as well as her ability to sing in various languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and English.

8 May in Indian and World History

8 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 8 May is the birth anniversary of Hashim Amir Ali, Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati, Ramesh Chandra Jha, Chalapathi Rao, Dhruv Bhatt, Remo Fernandes,...

8 May: World Red Cross Day

Every year, World Red Cross Day is observed on the 8th of May. On this day we celebrate the principles, the history, the values, and the impact of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on the world today. As part of this day, people pay tribute to the...

9 May

9 May: Remembering Gustaf de Laval on Birthday

Gustaf de Laval (9 May 1845 – 2 February 1913) was a Swedish engineer and inventor who made important contributions to the design of steam turbines and centrifugal separation machinery for dairy. He is best known for inventing the milk separator, which revolutionized the dairy industry, and the steam turbine, which became a critical component of power plants around the world.

9 May: Remembering Maharana Pratap on his Birth Anniversary

Maharana Pratap (9 May 1540 - 19 January 1597) was a Hindu maharaja (1572–97) of the Rajput confederacy of Mewar. He successfully defended his area against the Mughal emperor Akbar, and he is considered a hero in Rajasthan. Early Life He was born on 9 May 1540, in...

9 May: Remembering Roger Hargreaves on Birthday

Roger Hargreaves (9 May 1935 – 11 September 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children’s books. He created the Mr. Men series, Little Miss series and Timbuctoo series, intended for young readers. The simple and humorous stories, with bold, brightly coloured illustrations, have sales of over 85 million copies worldwide in 20 languages.

9 May: Remembering Ferdinand Monoyer on Birthday

Ferdinand Monoyer (9 May 1836 – 11 July 1912) was a French ophthalmologist, known for introducing the dioptre in 1872.

He invented the Monoyer chart, used to test visual acuity. He inserted his name in the random letters of the chart. It appears when one reads vertically from bottom to top on each side.

9 May: Remembering Howard Carter on Birthday

Howard Carter (9 May 1874 – 2 March 1939) was a British archaeologist and Egyptologist best known for discovering the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922.

9 May: Victory Day (Russia) and its Significance

Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 16 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (9 May Moscow Time)

9 May: Remembering J.M. Barrie on Birthday

J.M. Barrie (9 May 1860 – 2 March 1939) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays.

9 May: Remembering Durgabai Deshmukh on her Punya Tithi

Durgabai Deshmukh (15 July 1909 – 9 May 1981), an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker, and politician. She was a public activist for women's emanicipation and the founder of Andhra Mahila Sabha. She was also the founder chairperson of the central social...

9 May in Indian and World History

9 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 9 May is the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, Jahandar Shah, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, A.N. Krishna Rao, Dilipkumar Mansukhlal Gandhi, Deepakbhai Desai, and T. Rajendar. 9...

9 May: Remembering Sophie Scholl on Birthday

Sophie Scholl (9 May 1921 – 22 February 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist, active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany.

9 March in Indian and World History

9 March in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 9 March is the birth anniversary of Navalram Laxmiram Pandya, Maharaja Dr Karan Singh, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shashi Tharoor, and Naveen Jindal. 9 March is also observed as...

10 May

Google celebrates Dr. Sulianti Saroso on her birthday

Image Courtesy: Google Doodle On 10 May 2023, Google celebrates Dr. Sulianti Saroso on her 106th birthday. She was one of Indonesia’s first female doctors and was illustrated by guest artist Lenny. Prof. Dr. Saroso dedicated her life to helping vulnerable communities...

10 May: Tribute to Kiyoshi Kuromiya

Kiyoshi Kuromiya (9 May 1943 – 10 May 2000) was a Japanese American author and civil rights, anti-war, gay liberation, and HIV/AIDS activist.

10 May: 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 region. Known also as Arganeraie, it is the defining species of a woodland ecosystem rich in endemic flora. Due to its resilience, it can withstand a...

10 May: Remembering Mahmoud Mokhtar on Birthday

Mahmoud Mokhtar was an Egyptian sculptor and artist who was born on 10 May 1891, in Tanbara, a small village in the Nile Delta. Mokhtar’s family were peasants, but they recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue an education in art. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Cairo and later continued his education in Rome and Paris.

10 May: Remembering Kaifi Azmi on his Punya Tithi

Kaifi Azmi (14 January 1919 – 10 May 2002) was an Indian Urdu poet. one of the most renowned Indian poets of the 20th century. Life and Career Kaifi Azmi was born on 14 January 1919, in Uttar Pradesh, India. His family wanted him to be a cleric, so he attended a...

10 May in Indian and World History

10 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 10 May is the birth anniversary of Alfred John Webb, Pankaj Malik, Subhash C. Kashyap, and Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav. 10 May is also observed as the death anniversary...

11 May

11 May in Indian and World History

11 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 11 May is the birth anniversary of Asaf Ali, Dr. Shuddhananda Bharati, Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon, Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai, Abu Salim, Vineet Saran, and Karan Tacker. 11...

11 May: Remembering Mrinalini Sarabhai on Birthday

Mrinalini Sarabhai (11 May 1918 – 21 January 2016) was an Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor. She was the founder and director of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, an institute for imparting training in dance, drama, music and puppetry, in the city of Ahmedabad.

11 May: Remembering Saadat Hasan Manto on Birthday

Saadat Hasan Manto (11 May 1912 – 18 January 1955) was a Pakistani writer, playwright and author born in Ludhiana, who was active in British India and later, after the 1947 partition of India, in Pakistan.

11 May: Remembering Martha Graham on Birthday

Martha Graham (11 May 1894 – 1 April 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer. Her style, the Graham technique, reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide.

11 May: Tribute to Juan Gris

Juan Gris (23 March 1887 – 11 May 1927) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Cubism. Gris was known for his innovative use of color, shape, and form, and his work had a significant impact on modern art.

11 May: National Technology Day

In the fast-paced digital age we live in, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up and check our smartphones to the myriad of gadgets and systems that surround us, technology has permeated nearly every aspect of our...

12 May

12 May in Indian and World History

12 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 12 May is the birth anniversary of Katharine Hepburn, Viren J. Shah, and George Carlin. 12 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Hugh Henry Gough and Sarat...

12 May: Tribute to Minna Canth

Minna Canth (19 March 1844 – 12 May 1897) was a Finnish writer and social activist. She is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Finnish literature and is celebrated as a champion of women’s rights and social justice.

12 May: International Day of Plant Health

The International Day of Plant Health is a globally recognized observance that highlights the importance of protecting plant health and preventing the spread of devastating pests and diseases. Celebrated on 12 May, this day serves as a reminder of the critical role...

12 May: International Nurses Day

A worldwide celebration of Nurses Day takes place on May 12 every year to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale. She was the founder of modern nursing. The International Council of Nurses commemorates this important day every year with the production and...

13 May

13 May: Remembering Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on birthday

11 February is celebrated as the birth anniversary of L. D. Swamikannu Pillai (11 February 1865 – 10 September 1925), an Indian politician, historian, and administrator who served as the second President of the Madras Legislative Council.

13 May: World Migratory Bird Day

The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of conserving migratory birds and their habitats. This program has a global reach and is an effective tool for raising global awareness about the threats...

13 May in Indian and World History

13 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 13 May is the birth anniversary of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, Asaduddin Owaisi, Ravi Shanker, and Benny Dayal. 13 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Joseph Henry,...

14 May

14 May: Remembering Antonio Berni on Birthday

Antonio Berni (14 May 1905 – 13 October 1981) was an Argentine figurative artist. He is associated with the movement known as Nuevo Realismo (“New Realism”), an Argentine extension of social realism.

14 May: Paraguay National Day and its Significance

Paraguay National Day, also known as Independence Day, is a public holiday in Paraguay that is celebrated annually on May 15th. It marks the country’s independence from Spanish colonial rule, which occurred on 14 May 1811.

14 May: Tribute to Christian Boehmer Anfinsen

Christian Boehmer Anfinsen (26 March 1916 – 14 May 1995) was an American biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1972 for his work on the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological activity of proteins. Life and Career He was...

14 May in Indian and World History

14 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 14 May is the birth anniversary of Sambhaji Bhosale, Mark Zuckerberg, Zareen Khan, and Rob Gronkowski. 14 May is also observed as the death anniversary of N.G....

15 May

15 May: Frank Wilczek, an American physicist

Frank Wilczek is a renowned American physicist. In 2004, he was awarded the Nobel Prize. Life and Career He was born on 15 May 1951, in Mineola, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1970 and his Ph.D. in physics from...

15 May: Remembering Paul Samuelson on Birthday

Paul Samuelson (15 May 1915 – 13 December 2009) was an American economist who made significant contributions to the field of economics through his research and writing. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1970. Life and Career He was born...

15 May: Remembering Pierre Curie on Birthday

Pierre Curie (15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. Life and Career He was born on 15 May 1859, in Paris, France. He received his early education at the municipal school in Paris, where he showed a...

15 May: Remembering Mahendra Nath Mulla on his Birth Anniversary

Mahendra Nath Mulla (15 May 1926 – 9 December 1971), a brave officer of the Indian Navy. He was the captain of the Indian maritime carrier INS Khukri. Life and Career Mahendra Nath Mulla was born on 15 May 1926, in Uttar Pradesh, India. He too had an interest in law...

15 May: International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is celebrated annually on 15 May. The UN General Assembly proclaimed the Day in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237, illustrating the importance the international community places on families. Families International Day provides the...

15 May in Indian and World History

15 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 15 May is the birth anniversary of Sukhdev Thapar, Yeshi Dhonden, Madhuri Dixit, and Ram Pothineni. 15 May is also observed as the death anniversary of K. M.  Cariappa,...

19 April: Tribute to Pierre Curie

Pierre Curie (15 May 1859 – 19 April 1906) was a French physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. Life and Career He was born on 15 May 1859, in Paris, France. He received his early education at the municipal school in Paris, where he showed a...

13 December: Tribute to Paul Samuelson

Paul Samuelson (15 May 1915 – 13 December 2009) was an American economist who made significant contributions to the field of economics through his research and writing. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1970. Life and Career He was born...

16 May

16 May: International Day of Light

Light has long been a symbol of knowledge, inspiration, and hope. It illuminates our lives, both literally and metaphorically. To celebrate the power of light and its multifaceted impact, the International Day of Light was established. This global observance, held...

16 May: International Day of Living Together in Peace

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is an annual event that celebrates the importance of peaceful coexistence among individuals, communities, and nations. This day is observed on May 16th each year, the day serves as a reminder of the need for harmony,...

16 May: Tribute to Django Reinhard

Django Reinhard (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) was a Romani-Belgian jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents.

16 May: Tribute to Lola Flores

Lola Flores (21 January 1923 – 16 May 1995) was a Spanish actress, bailaora and singer. She was one of the most popular and beloved figures in Spanish entertainment and was known as “La Faraona” (The Pharaoh) due to her striking appearance.

16 May: Remembering Merton Miller on Birthday

Merton Miller (16 May 1923 – 3 June 2000) was an American economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990. Life and Career He was born on 16 May 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended the City College of New York, where he earned a...

16 May: Remembering Georg Bednorz on Birthday

Georg Bednorz is a German physicist. He is best known for his work on high-temperature superconductivity, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987. Life and Career He was born on 16 May 1950, in Neuenkirchen, Germany. He received his undergraduate degree in...

16 May: Tribute to Frederick Gowland Hopkins

Frederick Gowland Hopkins (20 June 1861 – 16 May 1947) was a British biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of nutrition and metabolism. Life and Career He was born on 20 June 1861, in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. He attended the City of London...

16 May in Indian and World History

16 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 16 May is the birth anniversary of Bhimbor Deori, K. Natwar Singh, Ramakrishna V. Hosu, Anoop Mishra, and Vicky Kaushal. 16 May is also observed as the death anniversary of...

16 May: Tribute to Heinrich Rohrer

Heinrich Rohrer (6 June 1933 – 16 May 2013) was a Swiss physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1986. Life and Career He was born on 6 June 1933, in Buchs, Switzerland. He received his...

20 June: Remembering Frederick Gowland Hopkins on Birthday

Frederick Gowland Hopkins (20 June 1861 – 16 May 1947) was a British biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of nutrition and metabolism. Life and Career He was born on 20 June 1861, in Eastbourne, Sussex, England. He attended the City of London...

6 June: Remembering Heinrich Rohrer on Birthday

Heinrich Rohrer (6 June 1933 – 16 May 2013) was a Swiss physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1986. Life and Career He was born on 6 June 1933, in Buchs, Switzerland. He received his...

3 June: Tribute to Merton Miller

Merton Miller (16 May 1923 – 3 June 2000) was an American economist. He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990. Life and Career He was born on 16 May 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended the City College of New York, where he earned a...

17 May

18 May: International Museum Day

Museums serve as guardians of our cultural heritage, preserving and showcasing the stories of humanity throughout the ages. Each year, on May 18th, we celebrate International Museum Day to acknowledge the significance of these institutions and their invaluable...

17 May: Royal Ploughing Ceremony and Farmer’s Day and its Significance

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony, also known as the Farmer’s Day or simply the Ploughing Festival officially marks the beginning of the rice-growing season. This annual ceremony is held in many Asian countries, such as Cambodia and Thailand. The official Thai name for the Royal Ploughing Ceremony is ‘Raek Na Khwan’, which translates to ‘the auspicious beginning of the rice-growing season.

17 May: World Telecommunication Day

The world has become a smaller place, thanks to the rapid advancements in telecommunications. On the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, we celebrate the transformative power of communication technologies that connect people, bridge gaps, and facilitate the...

17 May: World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day is an annual event observed on May 17th, dedicated to creating awareness about the prevention, control, and management of hypertension worldwide. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects...

17 May: Tribute to Gerald Edelman

Gerald Edelman (1 July 1929 – 17 May 2014) was a renowned American biologist and immunologist. He dedicated his life to the study of the immune system and the brain, making significant contributions to both fields of study. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology...

17 May: Tribute to Gunnar Myrdal

Gunnar Myrdal (6 December 1898 - 17 May 1987) was a Swedish economist, sociologist, and politician. He is known for his contributions to the study of economic growth, social welfare, and race relations. Life and Career He was born on 6 December 1898, in Gustafs,...

17 May: Remembering Odd Hassel on Birthday

Odd Hassel (17 May 1897 – 11 May 1981) was a Norwegian chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969 for his ground-breaking research on the structure of molecules. Life and Career He was born on 17 May 1897, in Kristiania, Norway. From a young age, he showed a...

17 May in Indian and World History

17 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 17 May is the birth anniversary of Govind Sakharam Sardesai, Santhakumari, Hansraj Bhardwaj, Pankaj Udhas, Shyam Ramsay, and Harshad Chopda. 17 May is also observed as the...

11 May: Tribute to Odd Hassel

Odd Hassel (17 May 1897 – 11 May 1981) was a Norwegian chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969 for his ground-breaking research on the structure of molecules. Life and Career He was born on 17 May 1897, in Kristiania, Norway. From a young age, he showed a...

6 December: Remembering Gunnar Myrdal on Birthday

Gunnar Myrdal (6 December 1898 - 17 May 1987) was a Swedish economist, sociologist, and politician. He is known for his contributions to the study of economic growth, social welfare, and race relations. Life and Career He was born on 6 December 1898, in Gustafs,...

1 July: Remembering Gerald Edelman on Birthday

Gerald Edelman (1 July 1929 – 17 May 2014) was a renowned American biologist and immunologist. He dedicated his life to the study of the immune system and the brain, making significant contributions to both fields of study. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology...

18 May

18 May: Tribute to Isaac Albeniz

Isaac Albeniz (29 May 1860 – 18 May 1909) was a Spanish virtuoso pianist, composer, and conductor. He is one of the foremost composers of the Post-Romantic era who also had a significant influence on his contemporaries and younger composers. He is best known for his piano works based on Spanish folk music idioms.

18 May: Remembering Bertrand Russell on Birth Anniversary

Bertrand Russell (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British mathematician, philosopher, logician, and public intellectual. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. Life and Career He was born on 18 May 1872, in Trellech, Monmouthshire, Wales. Russell got a...

18 May: Remembering Vincent du Vigneaud on Birthday

Vincent du Vigneaud (18 May 1901 – 11 December 1978) was a renowned biochemist and Nobel laureate who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. Life and Career He was born on 18 May 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He attended the...

18 May: Tribute to Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (24 October 1932 – 18 May 2007) was a French physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly in the study of liquid crystals and polymers. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1991....

18 May: Tribute to Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran

Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran (18 June 1845 – 18 May 1922) was a French physician and parasitologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1907. Life and Career He was born on 18 June 1845, in Paris, France. He received his medical degree from...

18 May: Tribute to Wubbo Ockels

Wubbo Ockels (28 March 1946 – 18 May 2014) was a Dutch physicist and astronaut. He was the first Dutch citizen to travel to space and spent a total of 168 hours in space on a mission with the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1985.

18 May in Indian and World History

18 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 18 May is the birth anniversary of Behramji Malabari, Venkataraman Radhakrishnan, H. D. Deve Gowda, Abbas Kazmi, Faggan Singh Kulaste, and Anant Bajaj. 18 May is also...

11 December: Tribute to Vincent du Vigneaud

Vincent du Vigneaud (18 May 1901 – 11 December 1978) was a renowned biochemist and Nobel laureate who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. Life and Career He was born on 18 May 1901, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He attended the...

24 October: Remembering Pierre-Gilles de Gennes on Birthday

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (24 October 1932 – 18 May 2007) was a French physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly in the study of liquid crystals and polymers. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1991....

18 June: Remembering Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran on Birthday

Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran (18 June 1845 – 18 May 1922) was a French physician and parasitologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1907. Life and Career He was born on 18 June 1845, in Paris, France. He received his medical degree from...

19 May

4 June: Remembering Robert F. Furchgott on Birthday

Robert F. Furchgott was a renowned American pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998. Life and Career He was born on 4 June 1916, in Charleston, South Carolina, United...

19 May: Tribute to Tapio Wirkkala

Tapio Wirkkala (2 June 1915 – 19 May 1985) was a highly influential Finnish designer and artist known for his contributions to the field of industrial design and glass art.

19 May: Tribute to Robert F. Furchgott

Robert F. Furchgott was a renowned American pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998. Life and Career He was born on 4 June 1916, in Charleston, South Carolina, United...

19 May: Remembering Max Ferdinand Perutz on Birthday

Max Ferdinand Perutz was a renowned Austrian-British molecular biologist and Nobel laureate. Life and Career He was born on 19 May 1914, in Vienna, Austria. Perutz received his early education in Vienna, and his interest in science developed during his school years....

19 May: National Endangered Species Day

National Endangered Species Day is a momentous occasion that shines a spotlight on the urgent need to protect and preserve our planet's endangered species. This annual observance, celebrated on the third Friday in May, serves as a reminder of the crucial role these...

19 May in Indian and World History

19 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 19 May is the birth anniversary of Nana Saheb Peshwa II, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, Nathuram Godse, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Parth Jindal. 19 May is also observed as the death...

20 May

7 June: Remembering Philipp Lenard on Birthday

Philipp Lenard (7 June 1862 - 20 May 1947) was a Hungarian-born German physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1905. Life and Career He was born on 7 June 1862, in Bratislava, Slovakia. His educational journey began at the University of Heidelberg,...

20 May: Remembering Bipin Chandra Pal on his Punya Tithi

Bipin Chandra Pal was an Indian writer and freedom fighter. He is known as the Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India of India. EARLY LIFE Bipin Chandra Pal was born on 7 November 1858 in the village of Poil, Habiganj. He belongs to a Hindu Bengali Kayastha family....

20 May: Tribute to Verner von Heidenstam

Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist, and essayist. In 1916, he became the first Swedish writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 6 July 1859, in Olshammar, Sweden. In 1877, he enrolled...

20 May: Tribute to Philipp Lenard

Philipp Lenard (7 June 1862 - 20 May 1947) was a Hungarian-born German physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1905. Life and Career He was born on 7 June 1862, in Bratislava, Slovakia. His educational journey began at the University of Heidelberg,...

20 May: Remembering Edward Butts Lewis

Edward Butts Lewis (20 May 1918 - 21 July 2004) was an American geneticist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1918, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from...

20 May: Remembering Sigrid Undset on Birthday

Sigrid Undset (20 May 1882 – 10 June 1949) was a Norwegian novelist and essayist. She is best known for her historical fiction, particularly her trilogy "Kristin Lavransdatter," which earned her the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Life and Career She was born on 20...

20 May: Remembering Frederic Passy on Birthday

Frederic Passy (20 May 1822 – 12 June 1912) was a French economist and pacifist. He was awarded the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1822, in Paris, France. His education began at the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand in...

20 May: Remembering Eduard Buchner on Birthday

Eduard Buchner (20 May 1860 – 13 August 1917) was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. In 1907, Buchner received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1860, in Munich, Germany. He studied...

20 May: Remembering Sumitranandan Pant on his Birth Anniversary

Sumitranandan Pant (20 May 1900 – 28 December 1977), was an Indian poet. He was considered one of the most celebrated 20th-century poets of the Hindi Language. He was known for his progressive left-wing poems. His poems also had romanticism and were inspired by the...

20 May: World Bee Day

Bees, those tiny buzzing creatures that diligently flit from flower to flower, play an enormous role in sustaining our planet. Their tireless efforts in pollination contribute to the growth of crops and the overall health of ecosystems. To honour these remarkable...

20 May in Indian and World History

20 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 20 May is the birth anniversary of Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, Sumitranandan Pant, Piru Singh Shekhawat, Simranjit Singh Mann, and N.T Rama Rao. 20 May is also...

13 August: Tribute to Eduard Buchner

Eduard Buchner (20 May 1860 – 13 August 1917) was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. In 1907, Buchner received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1860, in Munich, Germany. He studied...

21 July: Tribute to Edward Butts Lewis

Edward Butts Lewis (20 May 1918 - 21 July 2004) was an American geneticist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1918, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from...

6 July: Remembering Verner von Heidenstam on Birthday

Verner von Heidenstam (6 July 1859 – 20 May 1940) was a Swedish poet, novelist, and essayist. In 1916, he became the first Swedish writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 6 July 1859, in Olshammar, Sweden. In 1877, he enrolled...

12 June: Tribute to Frederic Passy

Frederic Passy (20 May 1822 – 12 June 1912) was a French economist and pacifist. He was awarded the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. Life and Career He was born on 20 May 1822, in Paris, France. His education began at the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand in...

10 June: Tribute to Sigrid Undset

Sigrid Undset (20 May 1882 – 10 June 1949) was a Norwegian novelist and essayist. She is best known for her historical fiction, particularly her trilogy "Kristin Lavransdatter," which earned her the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Life and Career She was born on 20...

21 May

21 May: International Tea Day

International Tea Day, observed on May 21, is a celebration dedicated to promoting the value and cultural significance of tea. This global event aims to raise awareness about the tea industry, foster sustainable practices, and encourage tea consumption for its health...

21 May: Tribute to Jane Addams

Jane Addams (6 September 1860 – 21 May 1935) was an American social worker, sociologist, and reformer. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1931. Life and Career She was born on 6 September 1860, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He pursued her education...

21 May: Remembering Gunter Blobel on Birthday

Gunter Blobel (21 May 1936 - 18 February 2018) was a renowned German American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cell biology and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1999. Life and career He was born on 21 May 1936, in...

21 May: Remembering Andrei Sakharov on Birthday

Andrei Sakharov (21 May 1921 - 14 December 1989) was a Soviet physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1921, in Moscow, Russia. His academic journey began at Moscow State University, where he studied physics. He...

21 May: Remembering Bengt Ingemar Samuelsson on Birthday

Bengt Ingemar Samuelsson (born 21 May 1934) is a Swedish biochemist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1934, in Halmstad, Sweden. He pursued his higher education at the University of Lund in Sweden....

21 May: Remembering Willem Einthoven on Birthday

Willem Einthoven (21 May 1860 – 29 September 1927) was a Dutch doctor and physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1860, in Semarang, Indonesia. He pursued his education in Leiden,...

6 September: Remembering Jane Addams on Birthday

Jane Addams (6 September 1860 – 21 May 1935) was an American social worker, sociologist, and reformer. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1931. Life and Career She was born on 6 September 1860, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He pursued her education...

21 May: Remembering Charles Albert Gobat on Birthday

Charles Albert Gobat (21 May 1843 – 16 March 1914) was a Swiss lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1902 for his work promoting international arbitration and disarmament. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1843, in Tramelan,...

21 May: National Anti-Terrorism Day

National Anti-Terrorism Day is an annual observance that serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of terrorism and the need for collective action to combat this menace. The day holds immense significance, not only in terms of commemorating the lives lost...

18 February: Tribute to Gunter Blobel

Gunter Blobel (21 May 1936 - 18 February 2018) was a renowned German American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cell biology and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1999. Life and career He was born on 21 May 1936, in...

14 December: Tribute to Andrei Sakharov

Andrei Sakharov (21 May 1921 - 14 December 1989) was a Soviet physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1921, in Moscow, Russia. His academic journey began at Moscow State University, where he studied physics. He...

29 September: Tribute to Willem Einthoven

Willem Einthoven (21 May 1860 – 29 September 1927) was a Dutch doctor and physiologist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924. Life and Career He was born on 21 May 1860, in Semarang, Indonesia. He pursued his education in Leiden,...

22 May

22 May: Remembering Herbert Charles Brown on Birthday

Herbert Charles Brown (22 May 1912 – 19 December 2004) was an American chemist. In 1979, Brown was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 22 May 1912, in London, United Kingdom. He enrolled at the University of Chicago, where he embarked...

22 May: Remembering George Andrew Olah on Birthday

George Andrew Olah (22 May 1927 - 8 March 2017) was a Hungarian-American chemist. In 1994, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career George Andrew Olah was born on 22 May 1927, in Budapest, Hungary. He pursued his education at the Technical...

22 May: Remembering Elizabeth Williams on Birthday

Elizabeth Williams (22 May 1943 – 17 March 2020) was a peace activist from Northern Ireland. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Life and career She was born on 22 May 1943, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She enrolled at St. Mary's Training College in Belfast, where...

22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity

To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues, the United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). In late 1993, the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee designated 29 December (the date of entry into...

22 May: Remembering Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his Birth Anniversary

Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833), is called ‘the father of modern Indian society. He was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, the originator of the Indian linguistic press, the leader of the mass awakening and social reform movement, and the father of...

22 May: Tribute to Albert Claude

Albert Claude (24 August 1899 – 22 May 1997) was a Belgian-American cell biologist and medical doctor. In 1974, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and career He was born on 24 August 1899, in Longlier. He pursued higher education at...

22 May in Indian and World History

22 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 22 May is the birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Devdas Mohandas Gandhi, Mehbooba Mufti, Ajay Ahuja, and Arun Kumar Aravind. 22 May is also observed as the death...

21 May: Tribute to James Franck

James Franck (26 August 1882 - 21 May 1964) was a German physicist. In 1925, Franck and Hertz were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career He was born on 26 August 1882, in Hamburg, Germany. He enrolled at the University of Heidelberg, where he...

17 March: Tribute to Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams (22 May 1943 – 17 March 2020) was a peace activist from Northern Ireland. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Life and career She was born on 22 May 1943, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She enrolled at St. Mary's Training College in Belfast, where...

8 March: Tribute to George Andrew Olah

George Andrew Olah (22 May 1927 - 8 March 2017) was a Hungarian-American chemist. In 1994, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career George Andrew Olah was born on 22 May 1927, in Budapest, Hungary. He pursued his education at the Technical...

19 December: Tribute to Herbert Charles Brown

Herbert Charles Brown (22 May 1912 – 19 December 2004) was an American chemist. In 1979, Brown was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 22 May 1912, in London, United Kingdom. He enrolled at the University of Chicago, where he embarked...

26 August: Remembering James Franck on Birthday

James Franck (26 August 1882 - 21 May 1964) was a German physicist. In 1925, Franck and Hertz were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Life and Career He was born on 26 August 1882, in Hamburg, Germany. He enrolled at the University of Heidelberg, where he...

24 August: Remembering Albert Claude on Birthday

Albert Claude (24 August 1899 – 22 May 1997) was a Belgian-American cell biologist and medical doctor. In 1974, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Life and career He was born on 24 August 1899, in Longlier. He pursued higher education at...

23 May

22 May: Tribute to Alfred Day Hershey

Alfred Day Hershey (4 December 1908 – 22 May 1997) was an American bacteriologist and geneticist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969. Life and Career He was born on 4 December 1908, in Owosso, Michigan, United States. Hershey's interest...

23 May: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Obstetric fistula is a distressing condition that affects countless women worldwide, causing significant physical, emotional, and social consequences. In recognition of the urgency to address this issue, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula was established....

23 May: Tribute to John Forbes Nash Jr.

John Forbes Nash Jr. (13 June 1928 – 23 May 2015) was an American mathematician. In 1994, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Life and Career John Forbes Nash Jr. was born on 13 June 1928, in Bluefield, West Virginia. He pursued his undergraduate...

23 May: Remembering Joshua Lederberg on Birthday

Joshua Lederberg (23 May 1925 – 2 February 2008) was a renowned American molecular biologist and geneticist. He made significant contributions to the field of genetics and microbiology, particularly in the study of bacteria and their genetic processes. In 1958, he was...

23 May: Remembering John Bardeen on Birthday

John Bardeen (23 May 1908 - 30 January 1991) was an American physicist and engineer. Life and Career He was born on 23 May 1908, in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. In 1923, Bardeen enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he pursued a degree in...

23 May: Remembering Par Lagerkvist on Birthday

Par Lagerkvist (23 May 1891 – 11 July 1974) was a Swedish author. He received the 1951 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 23 May 1891, in Sweden. He attended the prestigious Lund University, where he delved into the depths of various subjects,...

23 May: World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day, an annual event celebrated on May 23rd, is a delightful occasion that reminds us of the importance of turtles in our ecosystem and encourages their conservation. This day presents a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these remarkable...

2 February: Tribute to Joshua Lederberg

Joshua Lederberg (23 May 1925 – 2 February 2008) was a renowned American molecular biologist and geneticist. He made significant contributions to the field of genetics and microbiology, particularly in the study of bacteria and their genetic processes. In 1958, he was...

30 January: Tribute to John Bardeen

John Bardeen (23 May 1908 - 30 January 1991) was an American physicist and engineer. Life and Career He was born on 23 May 1908, in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. In 1923, Bardeen enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he pursued a degree in...

4 December: Remembering Alfred Day Hershey on Birthday

Alfred Day Hershey (4 December 1908 – 22 May 1997) was an American bacteriologist and geneticist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969. Life and Career He was born on 4 December 1908, in Owosso, Michigan, United States. Hershey's interest...

11 July: Tribute to Par Lagerkvist

Par Lagerkvist (23 May 1891 – 11 July 1974) was a Swedish author. He received the 1951 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 23 May 1891, in Sweden. He attended the prestigious Lund University, where he delved into the depths of various subjects,...

13 June: Remembering John Forbes Nash Jr. on Birthday

John Forbes Nash Jr. (13 June 1928 – 23 May 2015) was an American mathematician. In 1994, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Life and Career John Forbes Nash Jr. was born on 13 June 1928, in Bluefield, West Virginia. He pursued his undergraduate...

23 May: Tribute to Atahualpa Yupanqui

Atahualpa Yupanqui (31 January 1908 – 23 May 1992) was an Argentine singer, songwriter, guitarist, and writer. He is considered the most important Argentine folk musician of the 20th century.

23 May: Tribute to Aleko Konstantinov

Aleko Konstantinov (13 January 1863 – 23 May 1897) is a Bulgarian author and playwright. He is known for his satirical works that often criticize the social and political conditions of Bulgaria in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

23 May: Tribute to Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen (20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and one of the most influential playwrights of his time.

23 May in Indian and World History

23 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 23 May is the birth anniversary of Pran Nath Thapar, Gayatri Devi, Ranajit Guha, K. Raghavendra Rao, Vinod rai, and Komtireddy Venkat Reddy. 23 May is also observed as the...

24 May

24 May: Remembering Joseph Brodsky on Birthday

Joseph Brodsky (24 May 1940 - 28 January 1996) was a renowned poet and essayist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Life and career He was born on 24 May 1940, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His early years were shaped by the challenging post-World War...

24 May: Remembering Mikhail Sholokhov on Birthday

Mikhail Sholokhov (24 May 1905 – 21 February 1984) was a Russian novelist. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 24 May 1905, in Veshenskaya, Russia. After completing his early schooling in Veshenskaya, Sholokhov went on to...

24 May Tribute to Raicho Hiratsuka

Raicho Hiratsuka (10 February 1886 – 24 May 1971) was a Japanese writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist, and pioneering feminist in Japan. Life and Career She was born on 10 February 1886 in Hiratsuka Haru. Hiratsuka came to be influenced by contemporary...

24 May in Indian and World History

24 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 24 May is the birth anniversary of Krishna Mohan Banerjee, Kartar Singh Sarabha, K. Jana Krishnamurthi, Bachendri Pal, Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath, and Rajdeep Sardesai. 24...

24 May: Tribute to Raicho Hiratsuka

Raicho Hiratsuka (10 February 1886 – 24 May 1971) was a Japanese writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist, and pioneering feminist in Japan.

24 May: Tribute to Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff (10 January 1797 – 24 May 1848) was a 19th-century German poet, novelist, and composer of Classical music. She was also the author of the novella Die Judenbuche.

24 May: Commonwealth Day

Every year on May 24, India celebrates Commonwealth Day which is also referred to as Empire Day. India, along with a few other countries, observes Commonwealth Day on a day other than the second Monday in March, which is the usual day when Commonwealth Day is...

21 February: Tribute to Mikhail Sholokhov

Mikhail Sholokhov (24 May 1905 – 21 February 1984) was a Russian novelist. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 24 May 1905, in Veshenskaya, Russia. After completing his early schooling in Veshenskaya, Sholokhov went on to...

28 January: Tribute to Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky (24 May 1940 - 28 January 1996) was a renowned poet and essayist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Life and career He was born on 24 May 1940, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His early years were shaped by the challenging post-World War...

24 May

24 May: Remembering Joseph Brodsky on Birthday

Joseph Brodsky (24 May 1940 - 28 January 1996) was a renowned poet and essayist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Life and career He was born on 24 May 1940, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His early years were shaped by the challenging post-World War...

24 May: Remembering Mikhail Sholokhov on Birthday

Mikhail Sholokhov (24 May 1905 – 21 February 1984) was a Russian novelist. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 24 May 1905, in Veshenskaya, Russia. After completing his early schooling in Veshenskaya, Sholokhov went on to...

24 May Tribute to Raicho Hiratsuka

Raicho Hiratsuka (10 February 1886 – 24 May 1971) was a Japanese writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist, and pioneering feminist in Japan. Life and Career She was born on 10 February 1886 in Hiratsuka Haru. Hiratsuka came to be influenced by contemporary...

24 May in Indian and World History

24 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 24 May is the birth anniversary of Krishna Mohan Banerjee, Kartar Singh Sarabha, K. Jana Krishnamurthi, Bachendri Pal, Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath, and Rajdeep Sardesai. 24...

24 May: Tribute to Raicho Hiratsuka

Raicho Hiratsuka (10 February 1886 – 24 May 1971) was a Japanese writer, journalist, political activist, anarchist, and pioneering feminist in Japan.

24 May: Tribute to Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff (10 January 1797 – 24 May 1848) was a 19th-century German poet, novelist, and composer of Classical music. She was also the author of the novella Die Judenbuche.

24 May: Commonwealth Day

Every year on May 24, India celebrates Commonwealth Day which is also referred to as Empire Day. India, along with a few other countries, observes Commonwealth Day on a day other than the second Monday in March, which is the usual day when Commonwealth Day is...

21 February: Tribute to Mikhail Sholokhov

Mikhail Sholokhov (24 May 1905 – 21 February 1984) was a Russian novelist. He was awarded the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature. Life and Career He was born on 24 May 1905, in Veshenskaya, Russia. After completing his early schooling in Veshenskaya, Sholokhov went on to...

28 January: Tribute to Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky (24 May 1940 - 28 January 1996) was a renowned poet and essayist. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987. Life and career He was born on 24 May 1940, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His early years were shaped by the challenging post-World War...

25 May

25 May: Tribute to Leonora Carrington

Leonora Carrington (6 April 1917 – 25 May 2011) was a British-born surrealist painter and novelist. She lived most of her adult life in Mexico City and was one of the last surviving participants in the surrealist movement of the 1930s.

25 May: Remembering Jack Steinberger on Birthday

Jack Steinberger (25 May 1921 - 12 December 2020) was a renowned physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988. Life and career He was born on 25 May 1921, in Bad Kissingen, Germany. He completed his primary education in Germany but was forced to flee...

25 May: Remembering Pieter Zeeman on Birthday

Pieter Zeeman (25 May 1865 – 9 October 1943) was a Dutch physicist who made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the study of electromagnetic radiation. Life and Career He was born on 25 May 1865, in Zonnemaire, Netherlands. In 1883, he...

25 May: Remembering John Raleigh Mott on Birthday

John Raleigh Mott (25 May 1865 – 31 January 1955) was an evangelist and long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). Life and career John Mott was born on 25 May 1865, in Livingston Manor, New...

25 May in Indian and World History

25 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 25 May is the birth anniversary of Daag Dehalvi, Rash Behari Bose, Ramkinkar Baij, and Karan Johar. 25 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Krushna Chandra...

31 January: Tribute to John Raleigh Mott

John Raleigh Mott (25 May 1865 – 31 January 1955) was an evangelist and long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). Life and career John Mott was born on 25 May 1865, in Livingston Manor, New...

12 December: Tribute to Jack Steinberger

Jack Steinberger (25 May 1921 - 12 December 2020) was a renowned physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988. Life and career He was born on 25 May 1921, in Bad Kissingen, Germany. He completed his primary education in Germany but was forced to flee...

9 October: Tribute to Pieter Zeeman

Pieter Zeeman (25 May 1865 – 9 October 1943) was a Dutch physicist who made significant contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the study of electromagnetic radiation. Life and Career He was born on 25 May 1865, in Zonnemaire, Netherlands. In 1883, he...

26 May

26 May: Tribute to Saridjah Niung

Saridjah Niung (26 March 1908 – 126 May 1993) was an Indonesian musician, music teacher, children’s songwriter, radio broadcaster, playwright, and batik artist. The songs created by Mrs. Soed are very well known in Indonesian kindergarten education circles.

26 May: Remembering Frankie Manning on Birthday

Frankie Manning (26 May 1914 – 27 April 2009) was an American dancer, instructor, and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founders of Lindy Hop, an energetic form of the jazz dance style known as swing.

26 May in Indian and World History

26 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 26 May is the birth anniversary of Benjamin Peary Pal, Sukumar Azhikode, Vilasrao Deshmukh, V.M Sudheeran, and Dilip Joshi. 26 May is also observed as the death anniversary...

25 May: Tribute to Gabriel Vargas

Gabriel Vargas (5 February 1915 – 25 May 2010) is a Mexican cartoonist and comics artist best known for his work on the comic strip “La Familia Burrón”.

27 May

27 May: Remembering Rachel Louise Carson on Birthday

Rachel Louise Carson (27 May 1907 – 14 April 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose influential book Silent Spring (1962) and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement.

27 May: Remembering Henry Alfred Kissinger on Birthday

Henry Alfred Kissinger is an American diplomat, political theorist, geopolitical consultant, and politician who served as United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. Life and Career Henry Kissinger was born on 27 May 1923, in Furth, Germany. He...

27 May: Remembering John Cockcroft on Birthday

John Cockcroft (27 May 1897 – 18 September 1967) was a prominent British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and played a crucial role in the development of atomic energy. Life and Career He was born on 27 May 1897, in...

27 May: Remembering Adelina Gutiérrez Alonso on Birthday

Adelina Gutiérrez Alonso (27 May 1925 – 11 April 2015) was a Chilean scientist, academic and professor of astrophysics. She was the first Chilean to obtain a doctoral degree in astrophysics and the first woman to become a member of the Chilean Academy of Sciences.

27 May: Tribute to Payut Ngaokrachang

Payut Ngaokrachang (1 April 1929 – 27 May 2010) was a Thai cartoonist and animator. He created Thai cinema’s first cel-animated feature film, The Adventure of Sudsakorn.

27 May in Indian and World History

27 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 27 May is the birth anniversary of Hariharananda Giri, O.N Velu Kurup, Nitin Gadkari, and Ravi Shastri. 27 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Jawaharlal...

27 March: Remembering Eisaku Sato on Birthday

Eisaku Sato (27 March 1901 – 3 June 1975) was a Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 1964 to 1972. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974. Life and Career He was born on 27 March 1901, in Yamaguchi, Japan. He graduated from Tokyo...

28 May

28 May: Nepal Republic Day and its Significance

Republic Day is a significant national holiday in Nepal that commemorates the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It is observed on May 28th every year and marks the day when Nepal abolished the monarchy and became a republic in 2008. On this day, various events and ceremonies are organized throughout the country to celebrate the historic occasion.

28 May: International Day of Action for Women’s Health

The International Day of Action for Women’s Health is a global event that takes place annually, aiming to raise awareness about women's health issues, fight for gender equality in healthcare, and ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services for women. This day...

28 May: Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou

Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Dr. Maya Angelou (4 April 1928 – 28 May 2014) was an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays,...

28 May: Tribute to Alfredo Volpi

Alfredo Volpi (14 April 1896 – 28 May 1988) was a renowned Italian-Brazilian artist known for his contributions to Brazilian modern art, particularly in the field of painting. 

28 May: Tribute to Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee (29 January 1948 – 28 May 1996) was a Brazilian transgender LGBT rights activist. Brenda was considered as supportive and aimed to help everyone, sick or not, who were discriminated against by society.

28 May in Indian and World History

28 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 28 May is the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar, Gopala Ramanujam, and Mahant Avaidyanath. 28 May is also observed as the death...

28 May: Tribute to Ilya Prigogine

Ilya Romanovich Prigogine (25 January 1917 – 28 May 2003) was a physical chemist. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life and Career He was born on 25 January 1917, in Moscow, Russian Empire. He was interested in music, history, and archaeology as a kid. He...

29 May

29 May: Remembering Chaudhary Charan Singh on his Punya Tithi

Chaudhary Charan Singh (23 December 1902 – 29 May 1987), was an Indian politician, who served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980. Early Life  Chaudhary Charan Singh was born on 23 December 1902, in Uttar Pradesh, India. He did...

29 May: Tribute to Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford 8 April 1892 – 29 May 1979) was a Canadian American stage and screen actress and producer with a career that spanned five decades. A pioneer in the US film industry, she co-founded Pickford–Fairbanks Studios and United Artists, and was one of the 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

29 May: National Memorial Day

National Memorial Day is an annual commemoration observed in the United States to honor and remember the courageous men and women who have given their lives while serving in the military. It is a solemn day of reflection, where we express gratitude for the selfless...

29 May: Remembering Leah Goldberg on Birthday

Leah Goldberg (29 May 1911 – 15 January 1970) was a prolific Hebrew-language poet, author, playwright, literary translator, and comparative literary researcher. Her writings are considered classics of Israeli literature.

29 May: Remembering Isaac Albeniz on Birthday

Isaac Albeniz (29 May 1860 – 18 May 1909) was a Spanish virtuoso pianist, composer, and conductor. He is one of the foremost composers of the Post-Romantic era who also had a significant influence on his contemporaries and younger composers. He is best known for his piano works based on Spanish folk music idioms.

29 May in Indian and World History 

29 May in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 29 May is the birth anniversary of Ramananda Chatterjee and Kanhaiyalal Mishra Prabhakar 29 May is also observed as the death anniversary of Lokram Nayanram Sharma,...

30 May

30 May: Tribute to Boris Pasternak

Boris Pasternak (10 February 1890 – 30 May 1960) was a Russian poet, novelist, composer and literary translator. He is best known for his novel “Doctor Zhivago,” which was published in 1957.

30 May: Potato Day (Peru) and its Significance

The Agriculture Committee of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the Peruvian initiative to establish May 30 as the “International Potato Day”

30 May: Croatia Statehood Day and its Significance

Statehood Day is an annual public holiday and a national day celebrated on 30 May in Croatia to celebrate the constitution of the first modern multi-party Croatian Parliament in 1990. As a national day and public holiday, it is a non-working day for all government employees and the majority of the labor force based in Croatia.

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 anniversary of Pandit Mukharam Sharma, Suresh Hariprasad Joshi, Velu Narayanasamy, and Paresh Rawal. 30 May is also observed as the death anniversary of...

31 May

31 May: Tribute to Angelo Moriondo

Angelo Moriondo (6 June 1851 – 31 May 1914) was an Italian inventor, who is usually credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine, in 1884. His machine used a combination of steam and boiling water to efficiently brew coffee.

31 May: Remembering Francisco Pascasio Moreno on Birthday

Francisco Pascasio Moreno (31 May 852 – November 22, 1919) was a prominent explorer and academic in Argentina, where he is usually referred to as Perito Moreno (Perito means “specialist, expert”). Perito Moreno has been credited as one of the most influential figures in the Argentine incorporation of large parts of Patagonia and its subsequent development.

31 May: Remembering Julius Richard Petri on Birthday

Julius Richard Petri (31 May 1852 – 20 December 1921) was a German microbiologist who is generally credited with inventing the device known as the Petri dish, which is named after him, while working as assistant to bacteriologist Robert Koch.

Pushkin Museum and its Significance

Pushkin Museum, also known as the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in Moscow, Russia.

31 May: Anniversary of Big Ben and its Significance

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower.

31 May: World No-Tobacco Day

It is observed around the world every 31 May as World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). World Health Day celebrates the dangers of tobacco use, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to combat the use of tobacco, and what...

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 anniversary of Nur Jahan, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Raj Khosla, and Vinod Mehta. 31 May is also observed as the death anniversary...

31 May: Tribute to Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell (3 February 1821 – 31 May 1910) was a British physician, notable as the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom. She immigrated to the US in her twenties and worked as a teacher to pay for her medical education. She eventually graduated from Geneva Medical College in New York in 1849.