Topic: Jose Maria Aznar

On This Day: Thailand crowns 1st new king in nearly 7 decades

Top News // 2 months ago

On This Day: Thailand crowns 1st new king in nearly 7 decades

On May 5, 2019, Thailand officially crowned a new king for the first time in nearly seven decades -- Maha Vajiralongkorn.

The Almanac

Top News // 7 years ago

On May 5, 2003, authorities said a two-day wave of tornadoes killed about 40 people in Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee.

The Almanac

Top News // 8 years ago

On May 5, 1925, biology teacher John Scopes was arrested for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in violation of Tennessee state laws.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

UPI Almanac for Monday, May 5, 2014

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Anger over Spanish corruption spills into streets

Public anger over claims of widespread government corruption spilled into the streets of Madrid, leaving many injured in clashes between protesters and police.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

UPI Almanac for Sunday, May 5, 2013.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

UPI Almanac for Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Top News // 1 decade ago

French official's pregnancy a mystery

French Justice Minister Rachida Dati says she will not identify the father of her unborn child, prompting speculation about the unknown man's identity.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

UPI Almanac for Monday, May 5, 2008.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Spanish king to Hugo Chavez: 'Shut up'

The Ibero-American summit ended in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, but not before King Juan Carlos I of Spain told Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to "shut up."