History

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27 May

On This Day – May 27th

So you thought that May 27th was just another day? How wrong you are – regardless of whether or not you’re celebrating today, May 27th is ideal for learning more about war and civil rights history, as well as enjoying a grape popsicle or two! Here are some big reasons why May 27th is always …
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26 May

On This Day – May 26th

May 26th is a day for sunshine, heading to the beach, and making the most of spring while it’s with us. Otherwise, it’s a great occasion to celebrate paper aeroplanes, to break out some cheesecake, and to remember the world’s most famous vampire. Here’s May 26th in all its glory.
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25 May

On This Day – May 25th

You’d be sorely mistaken if you thought May 25th was just like any other day. Today’s a great day to celebrate with wine, and to lean into our geeky sides. What’s more, there are plenty of historical trivia facts you’re going to want to remember, too! Here’s everything you could ever want to know about …
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24 May

On This Day – May 24th

If today feels like an ordinary day, it definitely isn’t! History has shown that anything can happen on May 24th – in fact, it’s a day famous for marking bridges, brothers, and even snails. You read correctly – and now you’re here, it’s time to crack down some crucial facts about May 24th that might …
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23 May

On This Day – May 23rd

May 23rd is no ordinary day, believe us! It’s an important day for animation history, TV comedy, and even for enjoying a bit of taffy. Whether you’re already celebrating today or not, here are a few fascinating things you’ll want to remember about May 23rd.
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22 May

On This Day – May 22nd

May 22nd is a wonderful day to celebrate pudding, being yourself, and plenty of big historical events! Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have it all here – let’s explore what makes May 22nd so important in the eyes of millions.
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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

10 Perfect Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

For the love of the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration of everything that’s green and gold about the Emerald Isle. Not just celebrated in the Republic of Ireland but over in the US, too, mid-March offers lots of great opportunities to get into the party spirit. If you’re planning your own …
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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

10 Ironclad Facts about Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is easily one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Known for being strong-willed and highly divisive in her home nation of the UK, Thatcher was a Prime Minister no one was ever to forget in a hurry. But, whether you admired her or not, her place in history is hard …
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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.