On this day:
1950: South Africa implements the Group Areas Act, a major pillar of apartheid
1983: Pioneer 10 becomes the first man-made object to leave the central solar system
Born on this day:
1865: W. B. Yeats, Irish poet, Nobel Prize laureate
Gone on this day:
1927: Henry CK “Clan” Petty-Fitzmaurice, Governor of India (1888-94), dies at 82
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!
