May 15

National Woman Suffrage Association founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1869); Poet Emily Dickinson dies (1886); Mickey Mouse makes first cartoon appearance (1928); Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright born (1937); Soviet Union begins withdrawal of 115,000 troops from Afghanistan (1988).

May 16

First Academy Awards hosted (1929); Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends (1943); Singer Janet Jackson born (1966); Entertainer Andy Kaufman dies (1984); "Muppets" creator Jim Henson dies (1990); Performer Sammy Davis Jr. dies (1990). 

NATIONAL BIOGRAPHER’S DAY

"On May 16 honors National Biographer's Day as a day to commemorate the anniversary of the first meeting of Samuel Johnson, an English writer, and his biographer James Boswell in London, England on May 16, 1763."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-biographers-day-may-16

MALCOLM X DAY

"Today is Malcolm X Day on the National Day Calendar. Though his official birthday is May 19, we honor the birthday and life of Malcolm X on the third Friday in May. Join us as we explore his life and see how one man became an inspiration for change and equality inspiring Malcolm X Day."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/malcolm-x-day-third-friday-in-may

May 13

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embark on their famous expedition (1804); "Star Wars" creator George Lucas born (1944); Skylab, the first US space station, launched (1973); Singer Frank Sinatra dies (1998); Blues musician BB King dies (2015).

May 12

Modern nursing innovator Florence Nightingale born (1820); Actress Katharine Hepburn born (1907); Charles Lindbergh’s son found dead two months after being kidnapped (1932); Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk born (1968); Ex-President Jimmy Carter visits Cuba, the first American president to visit since 1959 revolution (2002).

May 13

The US declares war against Mexico in dispute over Texas (1846); "Golden Girls" actress Bea Arthur born (1922); Stevie Wonder born (1950); Pope John Paul II is shot, survives assassination attempt (1981); Actress and singer Doris Day dies (2019).