May 24th is officially Tiara Day and Brother’s Day.
Today marks the 144th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 221 days left until the end of the year.
If today is your birthday or a special day for you in general, then you’re going to love to learn about the history of this day. 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.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about May 24th in history!
What Events Happened On May 24 In History?
2019 Theresa May announced her resignation as British Prime Minister.
1993 Star Trek episode “Second Chances” aired, guest-starring Mae Jemison.
1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, premiered.
1962 Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times in the US Aurora 7.
1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from the UK to Australia.
1926 Paavo Nurmi ran a world record time of 3000 meters in 8 minutes and 25 seconds.
1887 President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland opened the Brooklyn Bridge.
1873 Leo Delibes’ opera “Le Roi l’a Dit” premiered in Paris at the Opéra-Comique.
1862 The Westminster Bridge across The Thames opened in London, England.
1844 The first telegraph message was sent.
1774 John Hancock was unanimously elected President of the Continental Congress.
1738 John Wesley had his famous spiritual experience that solidified his trust in Christ.
Famous People Born On May 24
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Bob Dylan? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996 Carter Reynolds
American YouTuber
- Age:
- 26 years old
- Born In:
- North Carolina, USA
1941 Bob Dylan
American Singer
- Age:
- 81 years old
- Born In:
- Minnesota, USA
1994 Cayden Boyd
American Actor
- Age:
- 28 years old
- Born In:
- Texas, USA
1989 Brianne Howey
American Actress
- Age:
- 33 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On May 24
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
International Tiara Day
Everyone deserves to feel special, at least just for a day, and that’s precisely why International Tiara Day was created! So don a tiara today, physically or metaphorically, and enjoy the feeling of power and splendor that only a tiara can give you!
Brother’s Day
Brothers are pretty awesome, and they never get enough appreciation for the endless ways they help us through life. Brother's Day is the perfect opportunity to do something nice to your brother or brothers to thank them for simply being them!
May 24 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on May 24 all share the Gemini zodiac sign.
Geminis are incredibly intelligent and outrageously outgoing. Geminis have no problems using these positive traits to their fullest potential.
Emerald is the birthstone given to people born in May. The Emerald birthstone symbolizes spiritual awareness while providing protection, a love-filled life, and great wisdom.
People born on this day were likely conceived on or around August 31 in the previous year.
