1st Flight Over the North Pole
Norway , NorwayMay 12, 1926, Titina boarded the airship Norge and became the first dog to fly over the North Pole. Oh, and the great Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen was also […]
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America’s Cup Victory 1995
New Zealand , New ZealandOn May 13 New Zealand's Black Magic swept to victory in the America's Cup Victory 1995. The team won all 5 races, winning the title for NZ for the first […]
Louis XIV of France becomes king
FranceOn May 14, 1643, Louis XIV, the Sun King, ascended the French throne. "I know who I am. I am Louis XIV, and I am the King of France." Louis […]
Plane Crazy with Mickey Mouse
Nevis , Saint Kitts and NevisOn May 15, 1928, Walt Disney screened the Mickey Mouse animated short Plane Crazy. The 6-minute film was animated entirely by Ub Iwerks. Plane Crazy - Mickey and Minnie From […]
Voice of Kermit the Frog leaves us
USAOn May 16, 1990, the voice of Kermit the Frog left this world. It all ends in one of two ways: either someone gets eaten or something blows up. ~ […]
The notorious pirate Black Bart was born
Bahamas , BahamasIn the small village of Casnewydd Bach, Wales, young John Roberts, the dread pirate Black Bart, was born May 17, 1682. Capt. Bartholomew Roberts Definitives 1970-1977 series Issued by […]
Mount St. Helens erupts
Gambia , United StatesMount St. Helens erupts on the morning of May 18, 1980 "This is it!" USGS volcanologist David Johnston the morning St. Helens erupted. Mount St. Helens, Washington, US From the […]
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show opens
USAOn May 19, 1883, Buffalo Bill's Wild West show opened to the public in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffalo Bill Cody From the Great Americans series Issued by USPS June 6, 1988 William […]
Its World Bee Day
Canada , CanadaMay 20 is World Bee Day! Although diminutive, bees underpin our food systems: close to three-quarters of the world’s crops depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. […]
International Tea Day May 21
May 21 is International Tea Day so put the kettle on, shake out your favourite tea leaves and raise a cup. "And the tiger drunk all the milk in the […]
Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour completes
Canada , CanadaOn May 22, 1987, Rick Hansen arrived at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium, completing a 26-month, 40,075 km journey. Rick Hansen Part of the 4 stamp Difference Makers set Released by […]
2nd Defenestration of Prague sparks a war
Czech Republic , Czech RepublicDefenestration of Prague, May 23, 1618, sparks the Thirty Years’ War. de·fen·es·tra·te: tossing someone out a window. A favourite Russian tactic to rid a certain dictator of pesky opponents. Well, […]