The victory brought immense relief and jubilation across Europe and the Allied nations. It also paved the way for post-war reconstruction and the establishment of institutions like the United Nations aimed at preventing future global conflicts.
VE Day is commemorated annually in many countries to honor the sacrifices made and the victory achieved during the war.
The Assassination of Malcolm X (May 21, 1965)
In the realm of civil rights and social justice, May 21, 1965, is marked by the tragic assassination of Malcolm X, an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist.
Known for his passionate advocacy for black empowerment and critique of systemic racism, Malcolm X’s legacy influenced the course of the civil rights movement in the United States. His death was a profound loss but also galvanized ongoing struggles for racial equality.
The First Spacewalk (May 18, 1965)
May also saw a milestone in space exploration history with the first-ever spacewalk (extravehicular activity, EVA) performed by Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov on May 18, 1965.
Leonov exited his spacecraft, Voskhod 2, and spent approximately 12 minutes floating outside in space, connected by a tether. This daring feat demonstrated human capability beyond Earth and advanced the space race between the U.S. and the USSR. shutdown123