Year: 2026

1. 330 AD – Constantinople is DedicatedOn May 11, 330 AD, Emperor Constantine the Great officially dedicated the city of Constantinople, which he had established as the new capital of […]

1. The Capture of Jerusalem by the Crusaders (1099)On May 10, 1099, the First Crusade culminated with the capture of Jerusalem by Christian forces. After a grueling siege lasting several […]

1. Victory Day in Europe (VE Day) – May 9, 1945Victory Day marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. Although Victory […]

1. Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) – May 8, 1945On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe officially ended as Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces. […]

1. The Battle of Puebla (1862)On May 7, 1862, the Battle of Puebla took place during the French intervention in Mexico. Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, faced the […]

1. The Signing of the Treaty of Paris (1527)On May 6, 1527, the Treaty of Paris was signed between France and the Holy Roman Empire. This treaty was significant because […]

1. The Battle of Puebla (1862)On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army achieved a significant victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla. This battle took place during […]

1. The May Fourth Movement Begins (1919)On May 4, 1919, the May Fourth Movement began in China as a student protest in Beijing against the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty […]

1. May 3, 1494 – Christopher Columbus Arrives in JamaicaOn May 3, 1494, Christopher Columbus and his crew reached the island of Jamaica during his second voyage to the New […]

1. The Battle of Puebla (1862)On May 2, 1862, during the French intervention in Mexico, Mexican forces achieved a significant victory against the French army at the Battle of Puebla. […]