May in History
Explore 472 historical entries across all 31 days of May — including 161 events, 156 famous birthdays, and 155 notable deaths.
Every Day in May
Sicilian separatist attack on May Day marchers
Cherprang Areekul
Erich Honecker Becomes First Secretary
First all-female team climbs Manaslu
Twenty-seventh Amendment ratified in the US
Luigi Mangione
Circus Wagons Overturn in Dungannon
Antoine Lavoisier is executed
Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse
Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Sabrina Carpenter born
Mayaguez Incident
Introduction of Falun Gong
Israeli Declaration of Independence
Ryukyu Islands returned to Japan
South Korean Military Coup
Dublin and Monaghan Bombings
Ireland Wins Eurovision
Croatian Independence Referendum
National Diet of Japan opens
Ivan De Santis
Hindu–Muslim riots in Meerut
Toledo Auto-Lite strike violence
Caribbean floods
Brec Bassinger
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Released
Christopher Reeve's accident
Falklands War nuclear weapons decision
Marco Polo begins journey home
Curaçao Uprising
German bombs hit neutral Ireland
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May Through the Ages
May has been a pivotal month throughout human history. Our timeline captures 472 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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