May 1895

Tuesday 07:

1895 ? In Saint Petersburg a russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrated an invention which became the prototipe of radio. In the former Soviet Union this day was selebrated as Day of Radio.

Friday 24:

Henry Irving becomes the first personage from the theatre to be knighted.

Saturday 25:

The Republic of Taiwan is formed, with Tang Ching-sung as the president.

Monday 27:

Oscar Wilde is sent to prison for sodomy.