On this day:
1883: The first Orient Express (legendary train journey from Paris to Istanbul) leaves Paris
1968: Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated
1981: The first cases of AIDS are reported
Born on this day:
1883: John Maynard Keynes, English economist
Gone on this day:
1900: Stephen Crane, American journalist, author, poet
Important Days
Important Days in May 2026: National & International Days You Should Know
Find a comprehensive list of all National and International Important Days In May to give a boost to your competitive exam preparation!
