Photo: Water waves / Courtesy David Cañaveral.
Memorable dates from May 15 to 31
Abolition of slavery in Colombia, world internet day, tree day and women’s health are some of the commemorations.
May 15th
Teacher’s Day is celebrated in Colombia, in tribute to those who practice education and teaching.
May 16th
1991: the Chilean Television Network begins broadcasts.
May 17th
World Internet Day.
May 18th
1897: the novel ‘Dracula’, by Irishman Bram Stoker is published.
May 19th
World Tree Day.
May 20th
1875: creation of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Paris.
1990: first photograph of space taken by the Hubbe Space Telescope.
May 21st
1851: slavery is legally abolished in Colombia.
2001-2002: UNESCO declares May 21st as World Day for Cultural Diversity and the National Day of Afro-Colombianity.
May 23rd
1986: the Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa receives the Prince of Asturias Award for Letters.
May 24th
1844: Samuel Morse issues first telegraphic message.
May 25th
1983: release of the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
May 28th
1987: International day for women’s comprehensive health.
May 29th
1265: birth of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
May 30th
1922: inauguration of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, United States.
1925: Engineer Dick Drew patents adhesive tape.
May 31st
1987: The states integrated into the World Health Organization (WHO) established May 31st as World No Tobacco Day.
Article by:
Jackeline Gonzalez L.
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