What Happened on May 24 - Tiny Fox Lab

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Today is Saturday, May 24, 2025. It's the 144 day of the year, and we're on week 21. What Happened on May 24 in History? Keep reading to find out!

2019

Theresa May announced her resignation as British Prime Minister.

2002

The United States and Russia signed the Moscow Treaty, agreeing to limit their nuclear arsenals.

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.

1956

Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.

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.

1883

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.