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May 2013

Monday 20

Tuesday 21

Wednesday 22

Thursday 23

Friday 24

Saturday 25

Sunday 26

The Sun

The Sun newspaper was published for the first time on this day in 1964. Talk to the children about issues involved in newspaper journalism, such as bias. Should they believe everything they read?

World Day for Cultural Diversity

Proclaimed by the UN in 2001, this event is the perfect opportunity to discuss the importance of respecting all cultures. Visit the UN website for more information. Plus, check out our activities and resources linked to promoting cultural diversity.

World Turtle Day

This awareness day aims to raise the profile of the endangered turtle. Use our resources to discuss the plight of endangered animals with your class, and what we can do to help protect them.

The Brooklyn Bridge

On this day in 1883, New York’s Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic. Take a virtual tour of New York.

Star Wars

On this day in 1977, the world-famous film Star Wars TM was released. Check out our space-themed activities and resources.

UK Fuel Rations End

On this day in 1950, the petrol rationing of World War II came to an end.

May 2013 / June 2013

Monday 27

Tuesday 28

Wednesday 29

Thursday 30

Friday 31

Saturday 01

Sunday 02

The Golden Gate Bridge

On this day in 1937, San Francisco’s famous bridge opened.

Sir Francis Chichester Arrives Home

On this day in 1967, Sir Francis Chichester became the first man to sail single-handedly around the world. On-line resources

Everest Conquered

On this day in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first men to climb Mount Everest. Check out our mountains-themed activities and resources.

Big Ben

London’s famous clock rang out for the first time on this day in 1859.

Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation

On this day in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Celebrate with our activities and resources.

June 2013

Monday 03

Tuesday 04

Wednesday 05

Thursday 06

Friday 07

Saturday 08

Sunday 09

Marriage of abdicated King Edward VIII

On this day in 1937, the Duke of Windsor (formerly Edward VIII) married Wallis Simpson, the divorcee who he abdicated the throne to marry.

First recorded solar eclipse

On this day in 781BC the first record of a solar eclipse was made, in China.

World Environment Day

This event is organised by the United Nations to raise awareness of environmental issues. Take a look at our activities and resources on this theme.

D-Day

The climactic battle of World War II, D-Day, started on this day in 1944, when more than 150,000 Allied troops were landed by amphibious vehicles on the beaches of Normandy in France. Have a look at our WWII resources.

World Ocean Day

Raising awareness of the importance of oceans. Find out more. A wide range of resources are available on-line including The Oceans and Using Oceans.

London Gatwick airport opened (1958)

On this day in 1958, London Gatwick airport was opened.

June 2013

Monday 10

Tuesday 11

Wednesday 12

Thursday 13

Friday 14

Saturday 15

Sunday 16

First University Boat Race (1829)

On this day in 1829, the first of the famous boat races between Oxford and Cambridge was held. (Oxford won.)

Hovercraft launched

On this day in 1959, the Hovercraft, which was invented by boat-builder Christopher Cockerell, was officially launched off England’s south coast.

Alexander the Great (323 BC)

On this day in 323 BC, Alexander the Great, who created the largest empire in the world, died at the age of 33.

First Henley Royal Regatta (1839)

In this day in 1839, the village of Henley, in Oxfordshire, staged its first Regatta on the River Thames

First human blood transfusion (1667)

The first human blood transfusion was administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys on this day in 1667.

First woman in space

On this day in 1963, the first woman, Russian Valentina Tereshkova, was launched into space. Take a look at our exciting space resources.

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