| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 02 1879 | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party Founded |
| May 14 1879 | Indentured Indians Arrive In Fiji |
| May 21 1879 | Chilean, Peruvian Ships Battle At Iquique |
| May 26 1879 | Afghan State Created With Treat Of Gandamak |
| May 31 1879 | Madison Square Garden Opened To The Public |