1986⚡ Event
Caribbean floods
A stationary front over the central Caribbean Sea caused severe floods, resulting in dozens of deaths across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica over two weeks.
disaster
What Happened on May 24?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 24(5)
1988⚡ Event
Section 28 enacted in UK
Section 28 of the Local Government Act, a controversial law prohibiting the 'promotion' of homosexuality by local authorities, was enacted in the United Kingdom.
politicslaw
1991⚡ Event
Operation Solomon
The Israel Defense Forces began Operation Solomon, a covert mission to airlift thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel.
politicsexploration
2006⚡ Event
An Inconvenient Truth released
The documentary film 'An Inconvenient Truth,' which raised global awareness of climate change and energized the environmental movement, was released.
science
2014⚡ Event
Brussels Jewish Museum shooting
A gunman with ties to Islamic extremism opened fire at the Jewish Museum of Belgium in Brussels, killing four people.
warreligionpolitics
Birthdays on May 24(5)
Deaths on May 24(5)
2018🕊️ Death
John "TotalBiscuit" Bain
John Bain was an English gaming commentator and critic.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Tina Turner
Tina Turner was an American-Swiss rock and pop singer, dancer, actress and author.
musicentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Kabosu
Kabosu was a Japanese dog and internet meme celebrity.
entertainment
May 24 in History
May 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 24
Examples currently recorded for May 24 include Caribbean floods (1986), Section 28 enacted in UK (1988), Operation Solomon (1991). View all events →
Birthdays on May 24
People recorded as born on May 24 include Rodrigo De Paul, Shu Uchida, Tarjei Sandvik Moe. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 24
Remembered figures who died on May 24 include John "TotalBiscuit" Bain, Tina Turner, Doug Ingle. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 24?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 24?
- One event currently recorded for May 24 is: Caribbean floods.
- Who was born on May 24?
- People recorded as born on May 24 include Rodrigo De Paul, Shu Uchida, Tarjei Sandvik Moe.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 24.
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