On this day:
1815: Napoleon suffers a shattering defeat at the Battle of Waterloo
1940: A speech by Charles de Gaulle sparks the French Resistance to German occupation
Born on this day:
1929: Jürgen Habermas, German sociologist, philosopher
Gone on this day:
1858: Rani Lakshmibai, queen of Jhansi in North India, one of the leading figures of the Indian rebellion of 1857
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!
