Chicago police shoot and kill ten labor demonstrators on Memorial Day.
29 May 1982
Great Britian forces defeat the Argentines at the Battle of Goose Green during the Falklands War.
28 May 1830
The President of the USA, Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act which relocates Native Americans
26 May 1998
The first National Sorry Day was held in Australia to commemorate the mistreatment of the country’s indigenous population
23 May 1430
The Burgundians capture Joan of Arc while leading her army to raise the Siege of Compiegne.
21 May 1966
In Northern Ireland, the Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army.