May 9, 1955 France Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, submits the proposal to organize the European countries in one formation. This organization starts the beginning of the European Union.

May 10, 1994 Nelson Mandela is sworn in as the first black Prime Minister of South Africa.

May 11, 1949 Siam changes its named to Thailand. Thai in local language means freedom.

May 12, 1926 Labor strikes hit England. The nine-days strike is