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Uvalde school shooting

A mass shooting occurs at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, United States, resulting in the deaths of 21 people, including 19 children.

Person born this day 2002

Saim Ayub

Saim Ayub, Pakistani cricketer

Fact 1999

On May 24, 1999, the last episode of the popular TV show 'The X-Files' aired, concluding a series that had a lasting impact on...

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"To be, or not to be, that is the question."

William Shakespeare

Changed the world 2019

Brexit

Under pressure over her handling of Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation as Leader of the Conservative Party...

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William Shakespeare

"To be, or not to be, that is the question."

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National Patriots' Day

Victoria Day; celebrated on Monday on or before May 24. (Canada), and its related observance:
National Patriots' Day or Journée nationale des patriotes (Quebec)

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Public holidays in North Macedonia

Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian Calendar) and its related observance:
Saints Cyril and Methodius, Slavonic Enlighteners' Day (North Macedonia)

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Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture

Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian Calendar) and its related observance:
Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature Day (Bulgaria)