May
30 May 1952
Publication of the diary of Anne Frank. 60 years.
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07 May 1812
Birth of Robert Browning, English poet and playwright. 200 years.
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11 May 1812
Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is shot dead in the House of Commons lobby by businessman John Bellingham. 200 years.
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12 May 1812
Birth of Edward Lear in 1812. The English artist, illustrator, author, and poet is best known for his 'Literary nonsense' published in c.1875. 200 years.
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12 May 1937
First publication of the play Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. 150 years.
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14 May 1987
Death of Rita Hayworth, American film actress and dancer, one of the most successful and glamorous stars of her era. 25 years.
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19 May 1962
Death of Gabrilele Munter, Expressionist painter and member of the Blue Rider Group. 50 years.
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21 May 1932
Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. 80 years.
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24 May 1862
Opening of the new Westminster Bridge in London. 150 years.
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25 May 1962
Consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1962. 50 years.
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28 May 1937
Neville Chamberlain elected British Prime Minister. 75 years.
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28 May 1972
Death of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VII. 40 years.
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30 May 1912
Death of Wilbur Wright, American aviation pioneer. 100 years.
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31 May 1837
Death of Joseph Grimaldi, British pantomime clown. 175 years.
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