How many days are in May?
Answer31
May always has 31 days.
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May facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the month of May, its history, holidays and traditions, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
May Day is traditionally celebrated on which date?
AnswerMay 1
May Day falls on the first of May.
Going deeper
May is named after which Greek goddess?
AnswerMaia
The month is named for Maia, linked to growth.
What is May's traditional birthstone?
AnswerEmerald
The green emerald is May's birthstone.
Which flower is traditionally linked with May?
AnswerLily of the valley
Lily of the valley is the classic May birth flower.
Expert level
In which year was the Battle of Puebla fought?
Answer1862
Mexican forces won at Puebla on May 5, 1862.
In Greek myth, Maia was one of which group of sisters?
AnswerThe Pleiades
Maia was the eldest of the seven Pleiades.
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