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LEGEND
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May 2024
TODAY IN HISTORY
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Walk to School Week
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24th, 1897, and she died on July 2nd, 1937. She was an American aviation pioneer. Earhart was the first woman aviator to ... to do what? Have a guess!
Earhart was the first woman aviator to fly soloacross the Atlantic Ocean.
PromWhat is it? When does it happen? Who goes? What do people do?
What do teenagers usually do at prom?
tuxedos
evening dresses
The Cooper's Hill Event is held near Gloucester, England. Participants race down the 200-yard hill with a slope of 45% chasing a local food speciality from Gloucester. What do you think it is?
Who is this man? What gesture is he making in the picture? What is 8th May 1945? What is this day called in England?
Winston Churchill
Charles De Gaulle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sally Ride was born on May 26th, 1951. What is she famous for? Was your guess right? Listen and check!
Label the astronaut's equipment!
spacesuit
boots
camera and light
gloves
oxygen and water
helmet
control module
Big Ben first rang on 31st May 1859. What is Big Ben? Read and choose the correct option.
There are five bells in the clock tower, Big Ben is the largest!
the name of the clock tower
the name of a bell in the tower
the name of the architect
On 10th May 1994, he became South Africa's first black president.
What's his name?
Watch the video! Recap the important information.
8th May 2019 Watch the video! Is it the trailer of a film, a series or a theatre play?
Discuss these questions with a classmate: How many Harry Potter books have you read? How many Harry Potter films have you seen?
Who is your favourite character? Why do you like the Harry Potter saga?
3rd May 2025 What can you do on Astronomy Day?
Are you good at astronomy? Take the quiz!
What happened on 6th May 2023?
Look at the logo! What symbols can you identify?
What did British people do to celebrate the Coronation?
Can you name some of the Coronation Regalia, sacred objects that are used during the coronation?
What do you think the article is about?
Read the headline!
May 17th, 1954
A military operation during World War II took placebetween 26th May and 4th June 1940. It involved the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of a French town, as they were surrounded by German forces. Can you give the name of this town in Northern France?
Discuss the question with your classmates:"What would you like to eat today?"
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
Humans cannot live without ...
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
Honey bees are important for the ...
Finish the sentence. Listen. Was your guess right?
They are necessary to ...
Complete the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
They make..., the only insect food consumed by humans.
Listen and type in the number!
The Queen Bee lays
eggs a day!
VALIDER
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
The male bees are called ...
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
They are in danger due to ... and ...
This woman was a military leader. On 30th May 1431, she was burned at the stake.Can you give her name? Who did she fight against? What was the name of the war?
This is a famous monument located in Washington D.C.that honors the 16th President of the United States. It was officially dedicated on May 30th, 1922. Can you give the name of the President and the name of the monument?
Listen and recap what you know about him?
Abraham Lincoln
Can you name this British-American film director, born in 1899 in London, known as the "Master of Suspense" for using psychological tension in his films? On May 9th, 1958, he released one of his best-known films, Vertigo.
Can you find the French titles of these Alfred Hitchcock films?
On May 31st, 2020,SpaceX revolutionized spaceflight, successfully by launching two NASA astronauts to the ISS. What was the name of the rocket? What was the name of the spacecraft?
Go NASA! Go SpaceX!
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May in the USA. What do you think this national holiday is about?
May 2026The Indy 500 What is it? Where is it? Watch the beginning of the video.
Popular sports in the USA
Who's this man?What did he do on May 28th 1953? Listen and check your answers.
Listen to John F. Kennedy speaking to Congress on May 25th, 1961.What is he talking about?
In July 1969, three astronauts went to the the Moon. Listen and put the surnames under the correct portraits.
Armstrong
Collins
Aldrin
Michael
Edwin
Neil
It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge in the world. It was inaugurated on May 24th, 1883. It took more than 13 years to build it. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is 1,825 meters long and 84 meters high. What's its name?
MANHATTAN
THE BRONX
QUEENS
BROOKLYN
STATEN ISLAND
Put the names of the boroughs on the map: New York City has 5 boroughs: Manhattan is an island between the East River and the Hudson River. Brooklyn is in the southeast, the Bronx in the north, Queens in the east, and Staten Island in the southwest.
She was born on 24th May 1819. She ruled the United Kingdom for 63 years from 1837 to 1901.
She was called the Grandmother of Europe because her nine children were married off to royalty all over Europe. She is Charles III's great-great-great-grandmother. What's her name?
Famous British inventors during Victorian times
Tell the class what you know about Bonnie and Clyde!
Who's this man? What is he known for?Listen!
Mary Anning (1799-1847) found and identified many fossils from the time of the dinosaurs. Despite her significant discoveries, Mary wasn’t taken seriously as a scientist in her lifetime because she was a woman and poor. However, Mary is considered the first woman palaeontologist.
Do you have what it takes to be a palaeontologist? See how much you know about dinosaurs' names!
Anne Boleyn was beheaded at the Tower of London on 19th May 1536.She was the second wife of a famous King of England. Can you give his name?
Anne Boleyn's story has been mixed up! Put the cards in the correct order to reveal the story.
Listen to what happened to Henry's wives and put their names in the correct group.
The Academy Awards are film awards given for artistic and technical merit. The first ceremony was held on May 16th, 1929 in Hollywood, California.
What is the more popular name of this academy? The statue is a clue.
On May 10th, 1963, they recorded their first single. They are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band members were Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. What is the name of their group?
New Orleans, Louisiana, was founded by the French on May 7th, 1718. Today, New Orleans is famous for its jazz music, cuisine, and festivals like Mardi Gras! Where is Louisiana located?
New Orleans guessing game
He was born on May 29th, 1917. Listen and find out who he is.
Listen and check your answer!
Try to understand one of Kennedy's most famous quotes!
"And so my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country!"
This skyscraper was inaugurated on May 1st,1931. What is it called? Where is it located?
May Day usually takes place on the first Monday in May to mark the start of spring.
Click on the photos to match them with the corresponding May Day celebrations.
Morris dancers have sticks that they tap as they dance.
Morris dancers shake white handkerchiefs.
Maypole dancing: dancers turn around a pole decorated with flowers.
A May Queen is crowned.
Help!
One of the world's most popular legends came to attention on 2nd May 1933, when a newspaper article reported that a local woman had seen a huge creature in a lake. Which monster is it?
Loch Ness is famous because many people believe
that a gigantic prehistoric animal lives there: the Loch Ness Monster.
What's her nickname?
Her nickname is
Spider-Man was released on May 3rd, 2002 starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker.
Let's play!
A famous quote:
Do you understand the pun on the catchphrase?
This day celebrates George Lucas’s Star Wars movies. Discuss these questions in class: Have you ever seen a film from the Star Wars series? Would you rather dress up as Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker? Why
The trial in the Stratton Brothers case began in London on 5th May 1905.
Alfred and Albert Stratton were the first men to be convicted in Britain for murder based on...
DNA evidence
documentary evidence
fingerprint evidence
circumstantial evidence
Well done, Sherlock!On this day in 1905, fingerprint evidence was used for the first time to secure a murder conviction.
You're wrong!On this day in 1905, fingerprint evidence was used for the first time to secure a murder conviction.
On a crime scene...
Can you give the name of this manborn on May 14th, 1984 in New York, USA? He was a 19-year-old student at Harvard University when he created Where does the word "facebook" come from?
In the USA at the start of the year, university students receivea book with photos of all the students, that where the name comes from.
Discuss these questions with a classmate:1.What social networks do you have on your phone? 2.How many texts or snaps do you send every day? 3.How much time do you spend on social media? 4.How often do you check your social media? 5.How much time do you spend watching videos every day?
The 9/11 Memorial Museum opened on May 21st, 2014.
On this day, May 15th, 1940, two brothers, Maurice and Richard, opened a barbecue joint in San Bernardino, California, USA. This restaurant eventually evolved into the burger-and-fries chain that helped launch the fast-food concept worldwide. What is its name?
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 22nd May 1859. He was the writer who created a famous detective character. Can you give his name?
Arthur Conan Doyle created the world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887. How much do you know about him?
The London address of Sherlock Holmes is4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging.
You are right! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
You are wrong! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
In 1893 Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes in “The Final Problem” so he could dedicate more time to his historical novels.
Correct! But Conan Doyle had to resuscitate the character, with Sherlock himself explaining he faked his death in “The Adventure of the Empty House”, published in 1903.
You are wrong! Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes but he had to revive the character, with Sherlock himself explaining he faked his death in “The Adventure of the Empty House”, published in 1903.
Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
You are wrong!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Correct!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Florence Nightingale was born on 12th May 1820. What was her job? Look at the pictures!
During the Crimean War, Florence was given a nickname by the soldiers. They called her "The Lady with the _____ "because she walked around the hospital at night with a lantern.
What school did Florence Nightingale create in 1860? Look at the clues!
The Chrysler building was inaugurated on May 27th, 1930. Where is this Art Deco-style skyscraper located? It was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by another skyscraper. What's its name? The Chrysler Building is still the tallest brick building in the world. How tall is it? Listen!
It is one of the most photographed bridges in the world.It opened on May 27th, 1937. What's its name? Where is it situated?
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May 2026
CINEMA
TODAY IN HISTORY
LEGEND
for FUN
MUSIC
CINEMA
anniversary
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Today in History
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
CINEMA
TODAY IN HISTORY
entertainment
FESTIVAL
National Day
TODAY IN HISTORY
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
CINEMA
SPORT
TODAY IN HISTORY
TODAY IN HISTORY
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
International Day
Architecture
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
National Day
EXTREME SPORT
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Architecture
Architecture
Prom
Architecture
May 2024
TODAY IN HISTORY
TODAY IN HISTORY
TODAY IN HISTORY
Walk to School Week
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24th, 1897, and she died on July 2nd, 1937. She was an American aviation pioneer. Earhart was the first woman aviator to ... to do what? Have a guess!
Earhart was the first woman aviator to fly soloacross the Atlantic Ocean.
PromWhat is it? When does it happen? Who goes? What do people do?
What do teenagers usually do at prom?
tuxedos
evening dresses
The Cooper's Hill Event is held near Gloucester, England. Participants race down the 200-yard hill with a slope of 45% chasing a local food speciality from Gloucester. What do you think it is?
Who is this man? What gesture is he making in the picture? What is 8th May 1945? What is this day called in England?
Winston Churchill
Charles De Gaulle
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sally Ride was born on May 26th, 1951. What is she famous for? Was your guess right? Listen and check!
Label the astronaut's equipment!
spacesuit
boots
camera and light
gloves
oxygen and water
helmet
control module
Big Ben first rang on 31st May 1859. What is Big Ben? Read and choose the correct option.
There are five bells in the clock tower, Big Ben is the largest!
the name of the clock tower
the name of a bell in the tower
the name of the architect
On 10th May 1994, he became South Africa's first black president.
What's his name?
Watch the video! Recap the important information.
8th May 2019 Watch the video! Is it the trailer of a film, a series or a theatre play?
Discuss these questions with a classmate: How many Harry Potter books have you read? How many Harry Potter films have you seen?
Who is your favourite character? Why do you like the Harry Potter saga?
3rd May 2025 What can you do on Astronomy Day?
Are you good at astronomy? Take the quiz!
What happened on 6th May 2023?
Look at the logo! What symbols can you identify?
What did British people do to celebrate the Coronation?
Can you name some of the Coronation Regalia, sacred objects that are used during the coronation?
What do you think the article is about?
Read the headline!
May 17th, 1954
A military operation during World War II took placebetween 26th May and 4th June 1940. It involved the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of a French town, as they were surrounded by German forces. Can you give the name of this town in Northern France?
Discuss the question with your classmates:"What would you like to eat today?"
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
Humans cannot live without ...
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
Honey bees are important for the ...
Finish the sentence. Listen. Was your guess right?
They are necessary to ...
Complete the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
They make..., the only insect food consumed by humans.
Listen and type in the number!
The Queen Bee lays
eggs a day!
VALIDER
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
The male bees are called ...
Finish the sentence, then listen! Was your guess right?
They are in danger due to ... and ...
This woman was a military leader. On 30th May 1431, she was burned at the stake.Can you give her name? Who did she fight against? What was the name of the war?
This is a famous monument located in Washington D.C.that honors the 16th President of the United States. It was officially dedicated on May 30th, 1922. Can you give the name of the President and the name of the monument?
Listen and recap what you know about him?
Abraham Lincoln
Can you name this British-American film director, born in 1899 in London, known as the "Master of Suspense" for using psychological tension in his films? On May 9th, 1958, he released one of his best-known films, Vertigo.
Can you find the French titles of these Alfred Hitchcock films?
On May 31st, 2020,SpaceX revolutionized spaceflight, successfully by launching two NASA astronauts to the ISS. What was the name of the rocket? What was the name of the spacecraft?
Go NASA! Go SpaceX!
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May in the USA. What do you think this national holiday is about?
May 2026The Indy 500 What is it? Where is it? Watch the beginning of the video.
Popular sports in the USA
Who's this man?What did he do on May 28th 1953? Listen and check your answers.
Listen to John F. Kennedy speaking to Congress on May 25th, 1961.What is he talking about?
In July 1969, three astronauts went to the the Moon. Listen and put the surnames under the correct portraits.
Armstrong
Collins
Aldrin
Michael
Edwin
Neil
It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge in the world. It was inaugurated on May 24th, 1883. It took more than 13 years to build it. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is 1,825 meters long and 84 meters high. What's its name?
MANHATTAN
THE BRONX
QUEENS
BROOKLYN
STATEN ISLAND
Put the names of the boroughs on the map: New York City has 5 boroughs: Manhattan is an island between the East River and the Hudson River. Brooklyn is in the southeast, the Bronx in the north, Queens in the east, and Staten Island in the southwest.
She was born on 24th May 1819. She ruled the United Kingdom for 63 years from 1837 to 1901. She was called the Grandmother of Europe because her nine children were married off to royalty all over Europe. She is Charles III's great-great-great-grandmother. What's her name?
Famous British inventors during Victorian times
Tell the class what you know about Bonnie and Clyde!
Who's this man? What is he known for?Listen!
Mary Anning (1799-1847) found and identified many fossils from the time of the dinosaurs. Despite her significant discoveries, Mary wasn’t taken seriously as a scientist in her lifetime because she was a woman and poor. However, Mary is considered the first woman palaeontologist.
Do you have what it takes to be a palaeontologist? See how much you know about dinosaurs' names!
Anne Boleyn was beheaded at the Tower of London on 19th May 1536.She was the second wife of a famous King of England. Can you give his name?
Anne Boleyn's story has been mixed up! Put the cards in the correct order to reveal the story.
Listen to what happened to Henry's wives and put their names in the correct group.
The Academy Awards are film awards given for artistic and technical merit. The first ceremony was held on May 16th, 1929 in Hollywood, California.
What is the more popular name of this academy? The statue is a clue.
On May 10th, 1963, they recorded their first single. They are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band members were Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. What is the name of their group?
New Orleans, Louisiana, was founded by the French on May 7th, 1718. Today, New Orleans is famous for its jazz music, cuisine, and festivals like Mardi Gras! Where is Louisiana located?
New Orleans guessing game
He was born on May 29th, 1917. Listen and find out who he is.
Listen and check your answer!
Try to understand one of Kennedy's most famous quotes!
"And so my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country!"
This skyscraper was inaugurated on May 1st,1931. What is it called? Where is it located?
May Day usually takes place on the first Monday in May to mark the start of spring.
Click on the photos to match them with the corresponding May Day celebrations.
Morris dancers have sticks that they tap as they dance.
Morris dancers shake white handkerchiefs.
Maypole dancing: dancers turn around a pole decorated with flowers.
A May Queen is crowned.
Help!
One of the world's most popular legends came to attention on 2nd May 1933, when a newspaper article reported that a local woman had seen a huge creature in a lake. Which monster is it?
Loch Ness is famous because many people believe that a gigantic prehistoric animal lives there: the Loch Ness Monster.
What's her nickname?
Her nickname is
Spider-Man was released on May 3rd, 2002 starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker.
Let's play!
A famous quote:
Do you understand the pun on the catchphrase?
This day celebrates George Lucas’s Star Wars movies. Discuss these questions in class: Have you ever seen a film from the Star Wars series? Would you rather dress up as Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker? Why
The trial in the Stratton Brothers case began in London on 5th May 1905. Alfred and Albert Stratton were the first men to be convicted in Britain for murder based on...
DNA evidence
documentary evidence
fingerprint evidence
circumstantial evidence
Well done, Sherlock!On this day in 1905, fingerprint evidence was used for the first time to secure a murder conviction.
You're wrong!On this day in 1905, fingerprint evidence was used for the first time to secure a murder conviction.
On a crime scene...
Can you give the name of this manborn on May 14th, 1984 in New York, USA? He was a 19-year-old student at Harvard University when he created Where does the word "facebook" come from?
In the USA at the start of the year, university students receivea book with photos of all the students, that where the name comes from.
Discuss these questions with a classmate:1.What social networks do you have on your phone? 2.How many texts or snaps do you send every day? 3.How much time do you spend on social media? 4.How often do you check your social media? 5.How much time do you spend watching videos every day?
The 9/11 Memorial Museum opened on May 21st, 2014.
On this day, May 15th, 1940, two brothers, Maurice and Richard, opened a barbecue joint in San Bernardino, California, USA. This restaurant eventually evolved into the burger-and-fries chain that helped launch the fast-food concept worldwide. What is its name?
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 22nd May 1859. He was the writer who created a famous detective character. Can you give his name?
Arthur Conan Doyle created the world's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887. How much do you know about him?
The London address of Sherlock Holmes is4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging.
You are right! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
You are wrong! The London address of Sherlock Holmes is 221b Baker Street.
In 1893 Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes in “The Final Problem” so he could dedicate more time to his historical novels.
Correct! But Conan Doyle had to resuscitate the character, with Sherlock himself explaining he faked his death in “The Adventure of the Empty House”, published in 1903.
You are wrong! Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes but he had to revive the character, with Sherlock himself explaining he faked his death in “The Adventure of the Empty House”, published in 1903.
Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
You are wrong!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Correct!Sherlock Holmes never says: "Elementary, my dear Watson!" in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
Florence Nightingale was born on 12th May 1820. What was her job? Look at the pictures!
During the Crimean War, Florence was given a nickname by the soldiers. They called her "The Lady with the _____ "because she walked around the hospital at night with a lantern.
What school did Florence Nightingale create in 1860? Look at the clues!
The Chrysler building was inaugurated on May 27th, 1930. Where is this Art Deco-style skyscraper located? It was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by another skyscraper. What's its name? The Chrysler Building is still the tallest brick building in the world. How tall is it? Listen!
It is one of the most photographed bridges in the world.It opened on May 27th, 1937. What's its name? Where is it situated?