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 * May 8, 1299 - The Galvian city of Antonija is founded, originally under the name Sirds during the times of the Legion of Galvia. The city would gain its current name in 1345, five years after the death of its namesake; Antonija I, and its declaration as capital of Galvia.


 * May 18, 1871 - Following an increase in tolls through the Roodham Canal, Edury and Renesia initiate the Ecoral Toll War against Ecoralia. After early successes in 1871, the war began to drag with the conflict ending in 1873 following the failed attempt of the Ecoralian army to reclaim Roodham from the Alliance army. The war would lead almost 200,000 to their deaths.


 * May 7, 1898 - Husrak h'Assar Ha-Qayyet is declared the Shurain-Kheif, Ruler of All Haksarad and Regent of God. Having been an incredibly important componant of the Alutran defeat in Southern Haksarad, h'Assar grew to become highly acclaimed and beloved by the people leading to a successful attempt at claiming supreme authority in Haksarad following a schism in the provisional government.


 * May, 1942 - Operation Vutni would be initiated by Vircazihm with the goal of removing Alutran enclaves and infuence from the region. The conflict would go against the favor of Vircazihm, leading to the exile of the king and the establishment of a military government under Ordrey.


 * May 11, 1959 - The Cultura Ventora would recieve government sponsorship, becoming a government agency. Originating as a cultural society in Asidama back in 1729, The organization would grow in popularity over the centuries, gaining the attention and favor of numerous monarchs including Afrio II. Nowadays the organization has 33 centers in 25 countries located on seven continents.


 * May 12, 1972 - Amago Sagra is elected Minister of the Republic of Gemurtrak, becoming both the first elected female leader of Gemurtrak and the head of the first party that wasn't the Monarchist Interest Party to hold office. Amago would go on to become a foundational figure of post-Gekezikist Blue-shade politics with the country.