1 May 1945: Germany announces Adolf Hitler’s death

5 May 1967: First all-British satellite ‘Ariel 3’ is launched

12 May 1967: Stansted airport goes international

15 May 1954: Queen returns from Commonwealth voyage

17 May 2000: First Britons reach and explore the North Pole unaided

28 May 1959: Two monkeys become first living creatures to survive space mission

31 May 1998: Geri Halliwell leaves the Spice Girls