May

May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days. May have been named for the [Roman god]?dess Maia? or more likely the Roman goddess of fertility [Bona Dea]?, whose festival was held in May.

Events in May:

• [Mother's day]? is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
• The American [Memorial Day]? public holiday on the last Monday in May.

See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Historical anniversaries

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