24th May 1921
The 1921 Irish elections are held. In Southern Ireland, Sinn Féin led by Éamon de Valera takes 124 out of 130 seats unopposed. In Northern Ireland, the Ulster Unionist Party led by James Craig wins 40 out of 52 seats.
President Harding giving a speech at the Port of Hoboken for a memorial of returned American war dead from Europe.
Crown Prince Hirohito being received by French troops at the Élysée Palace, France during his tour of Europe.
Ship Losses:
Atua (United Kingdom) The cargo ship struck rocks and was beached at Naitonitoni, Fiji. She was refloated on 6 June.