May 2013
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May 2013 was the fifth month of 2013. It had 31 days, beginning on a Wednesday and ending on a Friday. The count follows the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar in the world.
The month fell within the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. Many historical records reference this month, including political, economic, and climate events that occurred in various countries.
Position in the calendar
May follows April and precedes June. It is one of seven months with 31 days. The name 'May' derives from the Latin 'Maius', associated with the Roman goddess Maia.
International observances
May 1 is International Workers' Day, observed in many countries. May 3 is World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the United Nations. May 25 commemorates the founding of the African Union in 1963; Somalia and other countries observe Africa Day on this date.
Use of this heading
In encyclopedias, headings of this type—such as 'May 2013'—typically function as collecting pages that link events occurring in that month with detailed articles. Its content therefore depends on what has been recorded.