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Today is: May 14
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For the current year, this month includes: 622 events.
Events In May 2024
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in May of this year.
May Events
Gaza Freedom Flotilla Attack (2010): May 3...
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<span>On May 31, 2010, the Israeli navy attacked the unarmed protest ship, the Mavi Marmara, the lead boat in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea within international waters, resulting in t...
May
Macaroon Day, Ntl.: May 31
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Macaroons first appeared in Italy during the ninth century AD. They are miniature bite-sized cakes made with nut paste, usually almonds, sweeteners, and spices. The first recipe for macaroons appeared in...
May
Parrot Day, World: May 31
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World Parrot Day, first held in 2004, celebrates the beautiful tropical species of birds called parrots. Three hundred and fifty varieties of parrots exist, and one-third face potential extinction due to...
May
Save Your Hearing Day (1976): May 31
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First observed in 1976, Save Your Hearing Day focuses attention on the importance of hearing and how to prevent problems as you age. Medical experts believe that 50% of hearing loss could be prevented thr...
May
Speak in Full Sentences Day / No Texting D...
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Speak in Full Sentences Day, or No Texting Day urges people to communicate properly. Whether speaking or writing, try to use language as intended and refrain from using abbreviations, emojis, and other sh...
May
Tobacco Day, World No: May 31
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World No Tobacco Day encourages smokers to quit their deadly habit for a day and raises awareness about the problems of tobacco smoking for smokers and those around them.
May
What You Think Upon, Grows, Day: May 31
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Are your thoughts positive or negative? How we think about situations, and ourselves directly translates into our actions and future. What You Think Upon, Grows, Day is about the power of positive thinkin...
May
Ducasse de Mons, Doudou (BE)(1349): May 26...
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Ducasse de Mons (Doudou) is an eight-day festival running Sunday through Sunday, including a Friday night concert, festivities, the procession, Car d'Or, and the fight between Saint George and the dragon...
May
BEST Photography Awards, Intl.: May 30
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<span>Photography, inherently a medium reliant on audiences, finds new avenues for growth and recognition through competitions. The recently unveiled international contest, the International BEST Photogra...
May
BEST Photography Awards, Intl.: May 30
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<span>Photography, inherently a medium reliant on audiences, finds new avenues for growth and recognition through competitions. The recently unveiled international contest, the International BEST Photogra...
May
Isle of Man TT (UK): May 27 - June 8
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<h2>Isle of Man TT: A Thrilling Motorcycle Tradition</h2><span><br>Nestled between England and Ireland in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is a tranquil, picturesque island known for its rugged coastlines,...
May
Primavera Sound Barcelona (ES): May 30 - J...
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Primavera Sound is a notable music festival that typically takes place annually in Barcelona, Spain. It started in 2001 and quickly gained a reputation for its eclectic and broad range of musical genres,...
May
African World Heritage Day: May 5
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<span>UNESCO's African World Heritage Day, celebrated annually on May 5th, is a day set aside to honor the African continent's rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage. Established during the 38th s...
May
International Booker Prize (UK): May 28 (e...
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The Booker Prize, formerly known as the Booker-McConnell Prize and commonly known as the Booker, is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world, recognizing outstanding works of fiction. Esta...
May
Check Your Wipers Day, Southern Hemisphere...
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Windshield wipers are small, unassuming devices that play a vital role in maintaining clear visibility during inclement weather, making them an essential element of road safety. To underscore their signif...
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