5 May Collection

Centenary Festival of the French Revolution of 1789 (engraving)
1626479 Centenary Festival of the French Revolution of 1789 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary Festival of the French Revolution of 1789)

The Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1055600 The Paris Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition)

The War, General Vinoys Division passing the Defile of Mont Cenis, on the 5 May (engraving)
1609973 The War, General Vinoys Division passing the Defile of Mont Cenis, on the 5 May (engraving) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, Monday, 5 May, in the Royal Albert Hall, Mr Stanley speaking (engraving)
1627002 Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, Monday, 5 May, in the Royal Albert Hall, Mr Stanley speaking (engraving) by Overend

The Sicilian Expedition, Departure of Garibaldi and his Followers from Genoa on the Night of the 5 May (engraving)
1098795 The Sicilian Expedition, Departure of Garibaldi and his Followers from Genoa on the Night of the 5 May (engraving) by English School

Opening of the Antwerp International Exhibition, 5 May, Count de Pret reading the Address to the King (engraving)
1604761 Opening of the Antwerp International Exhibition, 5 May, Count de Pret reading the Address to the King (engraving) by Overend

The Brussels International Exhibition, opened 5 May, British Section (engraving)
1595277 The Brussels International Exhibition, opened 5 May, British Section (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brussels International Exhibition)

Comet 2008 J1 (Boattini), May 2008
Comet 2008 J1 (Boattini). The comet can be seen as the slightly blurred white dot, just left of centre. Comets leave a trail of debris behind them, seen as a coma or tail

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May 5: A Day of Disaster and Celebration in History Fifty years after the devastating volcanic eruption in Martinique, the ruins of St Pierre are viewed from the French cruiser "Suchet." A reminder of the forty-eight hours of destruction that left the city in ashes. Meanwhile, in Europe, the Centenary Festival of the French Revolution of 1789 was celebrated, marking a turning point in history. At the Paris Exhibition, innovations were showcased, while General Vinoys Division passed through the Defile of Mont Cenis on May 5, marking a significant military movement. The Royal Geographical Society held a meeting in London, with explorer Henry Morton Stanley delivering a captivating speech. In Italy, Garibaldi and his followers embarked on the Sicilian Expedition from Genoa on May 5, aiming to unify the country. The Antwerp International Exhibition opened on May 5, with Count de Pret reading the address to the king, while the Brussels International Exhibition also began, featuring the British Section. Unfortunately, May 5 was also a day of tragedy in Dublin, with the Murder League causing havoc. Lastly, the discovery of Comet 2008 J1 (Boattini) on May 20, 2008, added to the intrigue of this diverse and eventful day in history.