On This Day

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21 May

On This Day – May 21st

May 21st is a wonderful day full of fun facts, historical events, and it’s even a great time to tuck into strawberries and cream. It’s also a big birthday for plenty of Geminis around the globe – so let’s dive into what makes May 21st so memorable.
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20 May

On This Day – May 20th

May 20th is a day about dogs, bees, and stacks of historical events! While that may sound a little confusing, all you need to do is read on to find out exactly what we mean – and happy birthday if you’re celebrating already!
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19 May

On This Day – May 19th

Whether May 19th is your birthday, an important event date, or just another day for you, there’s so much you should know about this very special date. It’s a day worth marking if you’re a NASCAR fan, a pizza fanatic, or enjoy looking into British history. Here’s why May 19th really matters…
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18 May

On This Day – May 18th

May 18th is a very important date! Why? It’s all about Presidential nominations, eruptions, museums, and even washing the dishes… if you’re celebrating today, here’s what else you’re sharing the day with!
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17 May

On This Day – May 17th

May 17th is a day that has marked this history books for decades. And, it’s also a day that brings a lot to celebrate, as well as some pretty interesting people of a certain zodiac sign! It’s a date marked by operatic firsts, submarine explorations, and even walnuts.
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16 May

On This Day – May 16th

We’ve made it to the middle of the month! By now, the sun should be shining, barbecues should be getting dusted off, and we are well on our way to summer vacation. But before we try to skip this day too easily, let’s find out what makes it so special! May 16th marks big days …
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15 May

On This Day – May 15th

May 15th brings us some very important birthdays, historical events, and national holidays to celebrate! It’s a huge day for women’s rights, the LGBT community, and for world records. So, let’s dive right into all of it! Here are some of the most important events to have ever taken place on May 15th.
Skylab space station
14 May

On This Day – May 14th

May 14th is more than just your average spring day. It’s a day for sharing biscuits, watching old episodes of “Seinfeld,” and even strutting your funky stuff as you dance the “chicken.” Yes, May 14th is a pretty wacky day – and whether or not you’re already celebrating it yourself, here are a few more …
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13 May

On This Day – May 13th

A man used an unusual method of transport to cross the globe, three astronauts went for a walk, and we celebrate the most American dessert ever. So, what else happened on May 13th? Let’s find out…
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12 May

On This Day – May 12th

What makes May 12th so notable? Is it really just another date in the calendar? Today, we saw our first ad for something delicious and really cold, we made a breakthrough in the fight against cancer, and we celebrate the people who support us when we need it most. Welcome to May 12th!
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11 May

On This Day – May 11th

Well, what can we say about May 11th? It’s more than just another day! Today, America gained its first hospital, a bunch of cats took over the West End, and an American aviation pioneer was born! But that’s not all, keep reading to find out what other amazing things happened today!
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10 May

On This Day – May 10th

Today we have the opportunity to learn more about lupus, tidy our rooms, celebrate groundbreaking leaders throughout history, and eat all the shrimp – providing you’re not allergic that is!
Three Little Pigs
9 May

On This Day – May 9th

Have you ever wanted a day to celebrate butterscotch brownies, well today’s your day! Otherwise, May 9th is pretty remarkable in myriad other measurements – so let’s dive in and take a look through some of the more notable moments from this day across history.
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8 May

On This Day – May 8th

On May 8th we met a mermaid, took an exciting ride, and knocked back the first Coca-Cola, oh, and a few other bits happened! If you’re celebrating today, here are a few interesting bits about your special day you might want to remember!
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7 May

On This Day – May 7th

Today is an extraordinary day in so many ways; for starters, we celebrate National Barrier Awareness Day, encouraging us all to look at the ways we can immediately improve as a society. But, what else has happened on May 7th throughout history?