JOURNAL ARTICLE

MONTHS PAST MAY.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 5. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lyons, Mathew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "MONTHS PAST MAY" from History Today provides a brief historical overview of significant events that occurred in the month of May throughout history. These events include an earthquake in Rhodes in 1481, Lord Byron's swim across the Hellespont in 1810, the opening of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 1889, and the beheading of Anne Boleyn in 1536. The article also mentions the abdication of Ludovico Manin, the last doge of Venice, and the marriage of Henry VIII to his third wife, Jane Seymour, in 1536. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/05, Vol. 75, Issue 5, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:184531065
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