May 2, 1933 Inverness Courier in Scotland reports a sighting of Loch Ness, an ancient monster from the Ness River by a married couple. The report becomes the first modern coverage of the legendary creature.

May 3, 1990 Latvia declares their independence.

May 4, 1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes Great Britain's first woman prime minister.

May 5, 1950 Bhumibol Adulyadej is inaugurated as the King of Thailand with the title Rama IX.

May 6, 1994