May 7 The settlement of Mayagüez elevates Puerto Rico to the royal status of villa by the government of Spain May 15 Francis Baily observes "Baily's Beads" during annular solar eclipse St Paul May 22 Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio "St Paul" premieres in Düsseldorf, Germany Composer and Pianist Felix Mendelssohn May 31 HMS Beagle anchors in Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope Apr 1836 Historical Events by Year Jun 1836 Famous People Who Were Authors Dictators Explorers Outlaws Queens Spies
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