Day of Event: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Month of Event: January February March April May June July August September October November December Year of Event: AD (Anno Domini) BC (Before Christ)
Battle of Aspern-Essling 21st May 1809 In the Battle of Aspern-Essling Napoleon attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near Vienna, but the French and their allies were driven back by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. The battle was the first… Read more...
Indian Rebellion of 1857 10th May 1857 The events of 1857 to 1859 were tragic and momentous. The challenge to British colonial rule was on an unprecedented scale. Initially a mutiny by local troops, the conflict spread to involve local princes, rulers… Read more...
The Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916 World War I: The Battle of Jutland between the British and German fleets. Germans claim victory but fail to break British control of the North Sea. The Battle of Jutland is said by some to… Read more...
First Battle of St Albans 22nd May 1455 The First Battle of St Albans was the first battle of the Wars of the Roses and was fought on 22 May 1455 in the town of St Albans. Richard, Duke of York and his… Read more...
Berlin Blockade Lifted 12th May 1949 On this day, an early battle of the Cold War ends when the USSR lifts its blockade against West Berlin. In June 1948, in an attempt to discourage the Western powers from maintaining the sovereignty… Read more...
Red Army begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan 15th May 1988 Following almost a decade of fighting, the final troop withdrawal began on May 15th 1988, and ended on February 15th 1989. Due to the interminable and inconclusive nature of the war, the conflict in Afghanistan… Read more...
