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40 Interesting May Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Apr 2025·5 min read
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  1. 1What is the birthstone for May?

  2. 2Which two zodiac signs are associated with May?

  3. 3What is the birth flower for May?

  4. 4Which U.S. holiday is observed on the last Monday of May?

  5. 5What significant event does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

  6. 6Which famous horse race is held annually on the first Saturday in May?

  7. 7What astronomical event is associated with May, peaking around May 6th?

  8. 8Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union on May 29, 1848?

  9. 9What is the traditional dance performed around a decorated pole on May Day?

  10. 10Which U.S. President was born on May 29, 1917?

  11. 11What is the significance of May 1st in many countries?

  12. 12Which flower is traditionally associated with May Day celebrations?

  13. 13What major event in aviation history occurred on May 20-21, 1927?

  14. 14Which ancient Roman festival, held in May, honored the goddess of flowers?

  15. 15What is the meaning of the saying "April showers bring May flowers"?

  16. 16Which significant World War II event occurred on May 8, 1945?

  17. 17What major construction project was completed and opened to the public on May 1, 1931?

  18. 18Which U.S. President established Mother's Day as a national holiday in May?

  19. 19Which iconic bridge was opened on May 27, 1937?

  20. 20What is celebrated on May 4th in Star Wars fandom?

  21. 21Which international organization was founded on May 14, 1948?

  22. 22What significant event in mountaineering history occurred on May 29, 1953?

  23. 23Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858?

  24. 24What major event in the American space program happened on May 5, 1961?

  25. 25Which famous British Prime Minister was born on May 10, 1801?

  26. 26What significant event in the civil rights movement occurred on May 17, 1954?

  27. 27Which famous British author passed away on May 22, 1885?

  28. 28What major event in the history of computing happened on May 11, 1997?

  29. 29Which international observance is celebrated on May 15th?

  30. 30What is the historical significance of May 23, 1618, in European history?

  31. 31In Roman mythology, which goddess is the month of May named after?

  32. 32On May 5, 1821, which famous French military leader died in exile on the island of St. Helena?

  33. 33Which influential civil rights leader was born on May 19, 1925?

  34. 34On May 20, 1932, who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

  35. 35What major invention was patented by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis on May 20, 1873?

  36. 36Which iconic annual fundraising event for fashion and the arts takes place on the first Monday of May in New York City?

  37. 37Which historic event, marking the completion of the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, took place at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869?

  38. 38On May 2, 2011, which notorious terrorist leader was killed by U.S. Special Operations Forces in Pakistan?

  39. 39What is the name of the full moon that occurs in May?

  40. 40Which famous European car race, known for its glamour and challenging street circuit, is held in Monte Carlo in May?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Emerald
  2. 2. Taurus and Gemini
  3. 3. Lily of the Valley
  4. 4. Memorial Day
  5. 5. The Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862
  6. 6. The Kentucky Derby
  7. 7. The Eta Aquariids meteor shower
  8. 8. Wisconsin
  9. 9. The Maypole dance
  10. 10. John F. Kennedy
  11. 11. International Workers' Day (Labor Day)
  12. 12. Hawthorn (Mayflower)
  13. 13. Charles Lindbergh's solo nonstop transatlantic flight
  14. 14. Floralia
  15. 15. April rains lead to May blooms
  16. 16. Victory in Europe (V-E) Day
  17. 17. The Empire State Building
  18. 18. Woodrow Wilson
  19. 19. The Golden Gate Bridge
  20. 20. Star Wars Day
  21. 21. The State of Israel
  22. 22. First successful ascent of Mount Everest
  23. 23. Minnesota
  24. 24. Alan Shepard's suborbital flight
  25. 25. Sir John A. Macdonald
  26. 26. Brown v. Board of Education decision
  27. 27. Victor Hugo
  28. 28. IBM's Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov
  29. 29. International Day of Families
  30. 30. The Defenestration of Prague
  31. 31. Maia, the goddess of fertility and spring.
  32. 32. Napoleon Bonaparte.
  33. 33. Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little).
  34. 34. Amelia Earhart.
  35. 35. Blue jeans.
  36. 36. The Met Gala.
  37. 37. The driving of the "Golden Spike" to link the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways.
  38. 38. Osama bin Laden.
  39. 39. The Flower Moon.
  40. 40. The Monaco Grand Prix.

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