The May Quiz: Star Wars, FA Cup and other May classics

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May we tempt you with a little May quiz?

The fifth month of the year, May has long been known for its spring weather and being four weeks that's usually jam-packed with annual events. It's a month synonymous with bank holidays, the Eurovision Song Contest and numerous football finals.

May also sees film fans across the world celebrate Star Wars Day and "fashion's biggest night," the Met Gala, take place. But historically, it’s given us even more.

From politics to sport, the world of film and more, how well do you know the events of the month of May? Test yourself in our BBC Bitesize quiz below!

This quiz was published in April 2022 and last updated in April 2026

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