Category: May

On May 31, 1819, Walt Whitman, the American poet who wrote Leaves of Grass, is born in West Hills in the state of New York. Leaves of Grass: The “Death-Bed” … Continue reading “31 May” →

On May 30, 1971, Idina Menzel, the American singer-songwriter and actress, is born in New York City. Her celebrity was launched in part to her role as Elphaba in the … Continue reading “30 May” →

On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on Tenzing Norgay’s (adopted) 39th birthday. Since their success … Continue reading “29 May” →

On May 28, 2019, marks the end of Donald Trump’s state visit to Japan. His visit makes him the first state guest to meet with Crown Prince Naruhito as Japan’s … Continue reading “28 May” →

On May 27, 2019 marks Memorial Day for the United States for that year. It typically takes place at Last Monday in May. Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at … Continue reading “27 May” →

On May 26, 1897, Dracula by the Irish author, Bram Stoker, is published. Book Title: Dracula Book Author: Bram Stoker ISBN Number: 9780307593856 Sign up LA News here:

On May 25, marks Towel Day. It is a celebration by fans of the author, Douglas Adams. Fans celebrate by openly carrying a towel with them, as described in Adams’ … Continue reading “25 May” →

On May 24, is occasionally celebrated as National Scavenger Hunt Day on social media. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin uses the elements of puzzles and adventure of a scavenger … Continue reading “24 May” →

On May 23, 1829, the Accordion patent granted to Cyrill Demian in Vienna, Austrian Empire. Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, tells a series of stories spanning … Continue reading “23 May” →

On May 22, 1859, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author and creator of Sherlock Holmes, is born in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle … Continue reading “22 May” →