On this day:
1895: Alexander Popov demonstrates the world’s first radio receiver
1945: Germany’s Nazi regime surrenders unconditionally
1946: Sony is founded as Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering.
Born on this day:
1711: David Hume, Scottish economist, historian, philosopher
1812: Robert Browning, English poet
1861: Rabindranath Tagore, Indian philosopher, poet, writer (Nobel Prize for Literature 1913)
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!
