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.

A brilliant feat of 19th-century engineering, the Brooklyn Bridge —spanning the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan Island in New York City —opened this day in 1883, designed by civil engineer John Augustus Roebling. How much do you know about bridges?

Here we have a range of important historical events that happened on May 24, as well as facts about today. Did you know that on this day in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was officially opened? It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of it’s opening.

We have 17 holidays listed for May 24. May 24th is the 144th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Russia and the United states signed the Moscow Treaty; the Judgement of Paris took place, opening up the global wine market to U.S. vineyards, and the first night game in Major League Baseball was held in Cincinatti, Ohio -- the hometown Reds ...

What Happened On This Day – May 24. 2001 23 die in the Jerusalem wedding hall disaster. Hundreds of wedding guests fell two stories deep when a portion of the third floor collapsed. The tragedy was Israel's worst civil disaster. 1970 Engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole

Discover what happened on May 24 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. This Day in History: 05/24/1883 - Brooklyn Bridge Opens 1883

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.

May 24 is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 221 days remaining until the end of the year. 1218 – The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre, in present-day Israel, for Egypt. 1276 – Magnus Ladulas is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.