May 24 is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 221 days remain until the end of the year. 919 – The nobles of Franconia and Saxony elect Henry the Fowler at the Imperial Diet in Fritzlar as king of the East Frankish Kingdom. 1218 – The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt.

May 24, 2013 · Historical events for the 24th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 24.

May 24, 2012 · Methodism, Morse code, the bridge that defied king and church and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths from May 24.

On This Day In History - May 24: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

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Discover what happened on May 24 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Did you know that May 24 is known as Brother's Day? Here you'll find interesting facts about May 24 as well as historical events that happened on this day.

We have 17 holidays listed for May 24. Without Aviation Maintenance techs, we’d never make it where we wanted to go. Grab your shades, a pair of Bermuda shorts, and dive in the island style. Get out your Union Jack and pay a little respect to one of the most powerful empires in history.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 24? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

May 24th has been a significant date throughout history, marked by events that have shaped nations, cultures, and technological advancements. From the launching of major religious movements and revolutionary wars to groundbreaking achievements in aviation and engineering, this date has witnessed a myriad of pivotal occurrences.