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May in History

There are 31 days in the month of May. The name comes from the Latin word 'Maius'.

To see which famous people were born or died and which important events happened on a particular day in May, select it from the calendar shown below. You will then be taken to the page for that day.

May in history at random

Here is a randomly selected sample of births of famous people, deaths of famous people and important events and happenings that took place during May in years gone by.

Born in May

Country singer Tammy Wynette was born.

Major Events and Happenings in May

South Africa became a Republic and withdrew from the British Commonwealth.

Died in May

The actress Rita Hayworth died, age 68.