The Great Comet of 1861 is discovered by John Tebbutt of Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. The Great Comet of 1861, officially known as C/1861…
12 May 1821
The first major battle of the Greek War of Independence against the Turks is fought in Valtetsi. The Greek War of Independence, also known as…
11 May 1857
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…
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…