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Saturday, 20 June 2026
May 10 Vietnam peace talks began in Paris between the US and North Vietnam 
May 11 In this year, Richard Harris releases "MacArthur Park"
May 11 Students and police battle in Paris, 100s injured.
May 12 "March of Poor" under rev Abernathy reach Washington DC
May 13 1000000 French demonstrate against De Gaulle and Pompidou
May 14 Beatles announce formation of Apple Corp
May 14 Czechoslovakian Government announces liberalizing reforms under Alexander Dubcek
May 14 Husband Edward Kimmel, commandant US Ocean fleet WW II, dies at 86.
May 14 Red Army Faction -leader Andreas Baader sentenced to 3 years in West Berlin.
May 15 A tornado strikes Jonesboro AR at 10 PM, killing 36.
May 15 Paul McCartney and John Lennon appear on Johnny Carson Show to promote Apple records, Joe Garagiola is the substitute host
May 16 Battle for Fire Support Base CORAL in Vietnam
May 16 Earthquake results in the deaths of 47 in Japan.
May 16 Honshu, Japan a7.0 quake killed 47 people, 281 injured, and $131 million property damage was sustained.
May 17 European Space Research Organization launches inaugural satellite.
May 19 20th Emmy Awards Get Smart, Mission Impossible and Barbara Bain
May 19 Pirate Radio Brumble of Northern England inaugural heard.
May 20 Albert Hartkopf, cricketer (one Test for Australia), dies
May 21 Doris Lloyd, actress (Oliver Twist), dies of heart strain at 71.
May 21 Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attend an Andy Williams concert.
May 21 The nuclear-powered submarine Scorpion, with a crew of 99, is reported missing It is later are discovered on the ocean floor off the coast of Azores.
May 21 US nuclear-powered sub (Scorpion), with 99 men, reported missing and is later are discovered at the bottom of the ocean off Azores
May 21 USSR performs nuclear test (underground).
May 23 Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London.
May 23 In this year, AC Milan claims 8th Europe Cup II in Rotterdam.
May 23 James Burke, actor (Ellery Queen, Army Surgeon), dies at 81
May 23 South Island, New Zealand a 7.1 quake was the strongest in 8 years in the area, and resulted in three deaths, 14 injuries, and damage estimated at about $3 million
May 24 Bernard Rogers, composer (Warrior, Passion), dies at 75
May 24 Haiti closes down shortwave station 4VEH for 40 days
May 24 Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull arrested for drug possession.
May 24 President De Gaulle proposes referendum and students set fire to Paris bourse
May 24 The Gateway Arch, located in St Louis, Missouri, is dedicated
May 25 "Unicorn" by The Irish Rovers hits #7.
May 25 Charles K Feldman, [Gould], producer (Casino Royale), dies at 63.
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