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V.E. Day was on May 8, 1945. What does V.E. stand for?

Victory in Europe & Victory Europe & Europe Victory. The end of World War II in Europe. VJ Day wasn't until August.

Which Caribbean island did Columbus discover on May 5, 1494?

Jamaica. This was on his second voyage to the Caribbean.

In what sea did the Battle of Jutland take place on May 31, 1916?

North Sea. Although the British lost more ships in this major naval battle of WW1, they kept their dominance at sea.

Israel became an independent nation on May 14. Which year?

1948. Britain had a mandate over Palestine, from 1922 until 1948, when the new state of Israel came into being.

In which country was the first adhesive postage stamp issued on May 6, 1840?

England. The famous 'penny black' stamp had the young Queen Victoria's head on it.

Charles Lindbergh made a the first transatlantic solo flight in May of which year?

1927. The plane was 'The Spirit of St. Louis'

The Hindenburg disaster happened on May 6, 1937. What was the Hindenburg?

an airship. It was landing in Lakehurst, NJ when it exploded. 36 lives were lost.

The Act of Union in 1707 joined England with which other country?

Scotland. Together they made up Great Britain.

On May 14 Edward Jenner gave the first vaccination against smallpox. What year was it?

1796. The rate of mortality plunged once vaccination become common. Smallpox was finally eradicated in 1979.

The Lusitania was sunk in May. In which war was she sunk?

World War I. On May 7, 1915.