Indian Rebellion of 1857: Indian rebels seize Delhi from the British The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First…
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10 May 1773
The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by reducing taxes on its tea and granting…
9 May 1671
Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal England’s Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Thomas Blood’s attempt to steal the Crown Jewels…
8 May 1945
End of the Prague uprising, celebrated now as a national holiday in the Czech Republic. The Prague Uprising was a major revolt during World War…
7 May 2000
Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as president of Russia. Vladimir Putin is a significant and controversial figure in global politics. He has served as both President…
6 May 1954
Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes. On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister, a British middle-distance runner, achieved…
5 May 1912
The first issue of the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda was published. “Pravda,” meaning “Truth” in Russian, was the official newspaper of the Bolshevik Party. Founded in…
4 May 1959
The 1st Annual Grammy Awards are held. The Grammy Awards, often referred to simply as the Grammys, is one of the most prestigious honors in…
3 May 1616
Treaty of Loudun ends a French civil war. The Treaty of Loudun, signed in 1616, was one of several treaties aimed at resolving the recurring…
2 May 1812
The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory. The Mexican War of Independence was a pivotal conflict…