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.
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Events on May 24
1607
Jamestown colonists land
The settlers come ashore and begin building a fort.
1844
The first telegraph message
Morse sends what hath God wrought from Washington to Baltimore.
1883
The Brooklyn Bridge opens
Pedestrians cross the longest suspension span in the world.