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May in History

Explore 11 historical entries across all 31 days of May — including 9 events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 notable deaths.

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Every Day in May

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Antoine Lavoisier is executed

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Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa

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May 29
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Marco Polo begins journey home

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May Through the Ages

May has been a pivotal month throughout human history. Our timeline captures 11 historical moments across all 31 days, from groundbreaking discoveries and world-altering events to the births and deaths of legendary figures.

Browse each day of May above to explore the full timeline, or use the month navigation to journey through the entire year of history.

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