May 24

    What happened on May 24 in history

    3 events fall on May 24, from 1607 to 1883. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 24

    1. 1607

      Jamestown colonists land

      The settlers come ashore and begin building a fort.

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    2. 1844

      The first telegraph message

      Morse sends what hath God wrought from Washington to Baltimore.

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    3. 1883

      The Brooklyn Bridge opens

      Pedestrians cross the longest suspension span in the world.

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