Abdication
Andronicus II is forced to abdicate by his grandson
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May 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 187 World History Database records for May 24, spanning 1153 to 2025. Recorded topics include Coronation; Death of David I; Abdication.
Total: 187Events: 162Births: 5Deaths: 8Battles: 9Coronations: 3Countries: 32
Events on May 24
Civil War Ends
The Byzantine civil war ends with Andronicus III victorious
Entry into Constantinople
Andronicus III enters Constantinople and secures control
Sole Rule Begins
Andronicus III begins sole rule of the Eastern Roman Empire
Capture of Guyenne
Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III
French Lands Confiscated
Philip VI's confiscation of Aquitaine helps trigger open war
Rule of Guyenne
Philip VI confiscates Guyenne from Edward III
Medici Bank
John XXIII made the Medici Bank the bank of the papacy, contributing considerably to the family's wealth and prestige
Priest
Ordained as a Priest, the day before becoming Pope
Execution
Agrees to sign a "confession" after being threatened with summary execution
Trial
Agrees to sign a "confession" after being threatened with summary execution
Marriage
Margarets betrothal to Henry VI
Apologia
Protestant rebels published the Apologia, justifying the Defenstration of Prague
Defenestration
Protestant rebels publish the Apologia, justifying the Defenstration of Prague
Declaration of War
Begins the War of Devolution by invading Flanders and Hainault
Declaration of War
Says the law in Brabant makes his wife Maria Theresa a better claimant than Charles II
Invasion of Netherlands
A French army under Turenne crosses the border and invades the Spanish Netherlands
Invasion of Netherlands, The
A French army under Turenne crosses the border and invades the Spanish Netherlands
Invasion of Spanish Netherlands
Commands French forces in the War of Devolution.
War of Devolution
Invades the Spanish Netherlands using Maria Theresa's claim.
Toleration Act
Benefits from the legal toleration granted to Protestant dissenters
Toleration Act
Gives royal assent to the Toleration Act protecting many Protestant dissenters
Toleration Act
Gives royal assent with William III to the Toleration Act
Continental Congress
Elected President of the Second Continental Congress, succeeding Peyton Randolph after Henry Middleton declined the nomination
Assassination of Maximilien Francois Marie Robespierre
Cecile Renault failed in an attempt to assassinate Robespierre.
Assassination of Maximilien Francois Marie Robespierre
Robespierre survived an assassination attempt by Cecile Renault.
President of Bolivia
Santa Cruz is sworn in as President of Bolivia.
Stabilisation
Santa Cruz begins a presidency that restores administrative order and central state authority.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oversees opening of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line to Ellicott's Mills.
Liberal Defeat at Huesca
Withdraws after the Carlists defeat his army outside the city.
Diplomatic Mission
Informs the British Ambassador that Nicholas I is on his way to London
Capture of Kerch
Takes part in the Allied seizure of Kerch that opens the Sea of Azov to naval operations.
Capture of Kerch
Clears the Sea of Azov and severs Russian communications with the interior.
Capture of Kerch
Takes Kerch and threatens Russian supply through the Sea of Azov.
Sea of Azov
Supports operations disrupting Russian supplies through the Sea of Azov.
Education
Completes law studies at Christs College
Election
Elected President of France
President of France
Appointed President of France
Resignation of Louis Adolphie Thiers
Thiers resigns
Rule of Tanganyika
Cedes land near lake Tanganyika to the British east Africa Co in a private Treaty
Peerage
Created Duke of York
Invasion of Cuba
The expedition finally takes place
Capture of Orange Free State
British forces occupy the Orange Free State and rename it the Orange River Colony.
Rule of Orange River Colonylony
British forces occupy the Orange Free State and rename it the Orange River Colony.
British Inquiry Carpathia Evidence
Gives evidence about receiving Titanic's distress call and Carpathia's wireless work during the rescue.
British Inquiry Lamp Trimmer Evidence
Gives evidence about deck activity, shipboard lights and the evacuation.
Fleet Titanic Inquiry Evidence
Gives evidence to the British inquiry about the lookout watch, iceberg sighting and absence of binoculars.
Admiralty Responsibilities Transferred to Balfour
Churchill's responsibilities pass to Arthur Balfour as the coalition government reorganises naval leadership.
Burial Armistice Arranged
Birdwood participates in arrangements for a temporary truce to bury thousands of dead between the opposing lines.
Coalition Reconstruction Ends Admiralty Tenure
Churchill leaves the Admiralty when Asquith reconstructs the government after the political crisis over naval strategy.
Nagara Ammunition Transport Sunk
Nasmith sinks the ammunition-laden transport Nagara after allowing those aboard to leave.
Irish Prisoner Treatment Reviewed
Answers questions concerning the treatment and release of prisoners detained after the rebellion.
Federal Women Vote
Welcomes federal voting rights for many Canadian women.
Freikorps
Under Allied pressure, all Freikorps units are outlawed
Lords of Appeal in Ordinary
Appointed one of seven Lords of Appeal in Ordinary
End of Civil War
Leads the Free State government as the Civil War ends and constitutional administration consolidates.
1st Flight Australia
Reaches Darwin, the first woman to fly solo to Australia
Armament
Japan declares the Washington & London Naval treaties "obsolete"
Japan declares the Washington & London Naval Treaties as obsolete
Japan declares the Washington & London Naval Treaties as "obsolete"
Treaty of Washington
Japan declares the Washington & London Naval treaties "obsolete"
Legislation
Congress Approves Roosevelts Social Security Act
Great Britain and Russia Negotiations
Presses ministers on the pace and substance of negotiations for cooperation with the Soviet Union.
Assassination of Leon Trotsky
Trotsky survived a raid on his home by Stalinist assassins led by GPU agent Iosif Grigulevich, Mexican painter and Stalinist David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Vittorio Vidale
Calais Decision
Orders Calais to hold out to aid the Dunkirk evacuation.
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Ordered to halt by the German High Command & not to advance on Dunkirk. Guderains tanks capture Boulogne-sur-Mer
Evacuation
Orders Guderains tanks to make no further advance, allowing the evacuation of the BEF
Invasion of France
Times the 2nd phase of the invasion of France for 31st May at a Council of War
Luftwaffe
"Dunkirk is to be left to the Luftwaffe"
Luftwaffe
Halts his forces behind Dunkirk to allow the Luftwaffe the finishing blow
Manstein Plan
The Panzer Divisions halt on Hitler's orders enabling British troops to escape to Dunkirk
Narvik Evacuation Planning
Works on evacuation planning after the campaign in France worsens.
Operation Alphabet
Prepares British land forces for withdrawal from the Narvik area.
Operation Alphabet
Receives notice that French troops will withdraw after the planned Narvik attack.
Operation Alphabet
Prepares the Polish Highland Brigade for evacuation after operations around Narvik.
Operation Alphabet
Receives orders to prepare evacuation while the Allied attack on Narvik continues.
Operation Alphabet
Authorises evacuation of Allied forces from northern Norway as the battle in France worsens.
Operation Alphabet
Churchill's government authorises the evacuation of Allied forces from Narvik.
Operation Alphabet
Works on the military implications of evacuating Allied forces from Narvik.
Operation Alphabet
Continues the Narvik offensive despite Allied plans to evacuate northern Norway.
Operation Alphabet Authorised
Authorises evacuation of Allied forces from northern Norway.
Operation Dynamo
Orders Guderains tanks to make no further advance, allowing the evacuation of the BEF
Plot
A failed assassination attempt on Trotsky when gunmen fire on his villa
Plot
Trotsky survived a raid on his home by Stalinist assassins led by GPU agent Iosif Grigulevich, Mexican painter and Stalinist David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Vittorio Vidale
Siege of Charleville
A "Fuhrer order" is issued from Rundstedts HQ forbidding the left to cross the Aa
Family
Abe Zimmerman is father of Bob Dylan.
Medical Officer
Appointed Medical Officer at Auschwitz-Birkenau, gains the nickname "Angel of Death"
Implosion Instability Analysis
Taylor joins Los Alamos and highlights hydrodynamic instability problems that influence the move toward a more conservative implosion design.
Independence of Iceland
Icelandic voters sever all ties with Denmark
Referendum
Icelandic voters sever all ties with Denmark
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Schirach testified before the Tribunal concerning his political and wartime activities.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Quarrymen
1st public performance of the Quarrymen skiffle group, in Rosebery St carnival
Aurora 7 Mercury
Carpenter pilots Aurora 7 on a three-orbit Project Mercury mission that confirms the success of America's first orbital flight.
Moscow Final Emigration Papers
Lee and Marina completed documents at the American Embassy in Moscow, where Marina received her United States visa.
Alliance United States, Laos and South Vietnam
Asks the NSC to authorize the request of Laos & South Vietnam for armed forces
Jumpin Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones release Jumpin Jack Flash and return to a harder blues-rock sound.
Apollo 10 Trans-Earth Injection
Commands the burn that sends Apollo 10 from lunar orbit back toward Earth.
Bombing of USAREUR HQ
Bombing outside of Military Intelligence (G-2), Headquarters, U.S. Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR) at Campbell Barracks, claimed by the 15th July Commando (in honour of Petra Schelm), executed by Irmgard Moeller
Bombing of USAREUR HQ
Bombing outside of Military Intelligence (G-2), Headquarters, U.S. Army in Europe (HQ USAREUR) at Campbell Barracks, claimed by the 15th July Commando (in honour of Petra Schelm), executed by Irmgard Moeller
Spaghetti Junction
The Gravelly Hill Interchange opens, linking major motorways and urban routes.
Barker and Baldwin Testimony
Participates as the committee hears Gerald Alch, Bernard Barker and Alfred Baldwin during continuing testimony about the burglary operation and its participants.
Diamond Dogs
Releases Diamond Dogs, moving from glam rock toward dystopian themes and a more theatrical stage presentation.
Concorde
Britain and France open the trans-Atlantic Concorde service to Washington
Bryukhanov Unit One Full Power
Sees Unit 1 reach its design output of 1,000 megawatts, completing the first reactor's power-development programme.
Invasion of Israel
Withdraws Palestinian forces from a buffer zone between Israel & the Litani River
Invasion of Litani River
Withdraws Palestinian forces from a buffer zone between Israel & the Litani River
Covert Arms Support
Akhtar briefs senior Pakistani officers on weapons being covertly supplied to Afghan insurgents resisting Soviet forces.
Assassination of Jaime Roldos Aguilera
Death of Jaime Roldos Aguilera, killed by terrorists in an air-crash
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after the death of Jaime Roldos
Loss of HMS Antelope
HMS Antelope is lost after unexploded bombs detonate.
Naval Losses
The HMS Antelope is sunk
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Bounty
Mengele becomes the worlds most sought-after fugitive with a bounty of $4 million
Exile of Josef Mengele
West Germany, Israel & the USA announce a combined effort to track down Josef Mengele. Mengele becomes the worlds most sought-after fugitive with a bounty of $4 million
Unplugged and Seated
Releases Unplugged and Seated after an MTV performance with Ronnie Wood.
Competitiveness White Paper
Publishes the White Paper Competitiveness: Helping Business to Win, setting out a cross-government programme intended to strengthen British industrial competitiveness.
Ajax Champions League Triumph
Leads a youthful Ajax side to the European title with an unbeaten campaign.
Champions League Final Assist
Supplies the pass from which Patrick Kluivert scores Ajax's winning goal.
Champions League Final Goal
Scores the only goal as Ajax defeat AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
Champions League Victory
Starts in midfield as Ajax defeat AC Milan to win the UEFA Champions League.
Champions League Victory
Starts in defence as Ajax defeat AC Milan to win the UEFA Champions League.
Champions League Victory
Starts for Ajax as the club defeats AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
Champions League Victory
Helps Ajax defeat AC Milan 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final before retiring from professional football.
Champions League Victory
Plays in Ajax's midfield as the club defeats AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as Ajax defeat AC Milan 1-0 to win the UEFA Champions League.
Champions League Victory
Guides a young Ajax side to a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.
Teenage Champions League Final Winner
Comes off the bench and scores Ajax's late winning goal against Milan.
Tribal Gathering
Performs at Tribal Gathering, signalling renewed live activity after a quieter period.
Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as Real Madrid defeat Valencia in Paris.
Champions League Victory
Guides Real Madrid to victory over Valencia in Paris.
Gonzalez Champions League Final Third Goal
Completes Real Madrid's victory by rounding the goalkeeper and scoring the third goal.
McManaman Champions League Final Volley
Scores with a low volley as Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0.
Morientes Champions League Final Opening Goal
Heads Real Madrid into the lead during the first Champions League final between clubs from one country.
Manager
Appointed manager of first division Manchester City
Agreement on Reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to
Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
Moscow Treaty Signed
Signs the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty with Vladimir Putin to reduce deployed strategic nuclear warheads.
SORT
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
SORT
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
START II
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
START II
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
End of First Geir Haarde Government
The First Geir Haarde Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Second Geir Haarde Government
Begins the Second Geir Haarde Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Final Hubble Servicing Mission Completed
Altman commands Atlantis to landing, completing the final astronaut servicing mission to Hubble.
Fukushima Fact Finding Mission
An IAEA international fact-finding mission visits Japan to assess the Fukushima Daiichi accident and identify lessons.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 3rd term
Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Final Extra-Time Goal
Heads Real Madrid in front during extra time against Atletico Madrid.
Champions League Final Player of the Match
Is named player of the match as Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid to win the Champions League.
La Decima Champions League Manager
Guides Real Madrid to their long-awaited tenth European Cup.
La Decima Final Equaliser
Heads a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid before Real Madrid win the European Cup in extra time.
Marcelo Champions League Final Third Goal
Drives forward and scores Real Madrid's third goal during extra time.
Seventeen-Goal Champions League Season
Scores his seventeenth goal of the campaign, setting a single-season Champions League record.
Europa League Final
Starts for Ajax in the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United.
Europa League Victory
Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 to win the UEFA Europa League.
Resignation Announcement
Announces that she will resign as Conservative leader after failing to pass her Brexit deal.
Resignation of Theresa Mary May
Announces that she will resign as Conservative leader.
Detention of Transitional Leaders
Forces loyal to Goita detain President N'Daw and Prime Minister Ouane.
FA Youth Cup Victory
Villa's under-18 team defeats Liverpool 2-1 to win the FA Youth Cup.
Arsenal Women's Champions League Title Manager
Coaches Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Barcelona and the club's second European women's title.
President of Ecuador
Begins his second presidential term in Ecuador.
Women's Champions League Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Barcelona to win the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Births on May 24
Birth of Jean Paul Marat
Birth of Jean Paul Marat
Birth of Victoria
Birth of Victoria, to Edward Duke of Kent & Mary daughter of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg
Birth of Jan Christian Smuts
Birth of Jan Christian Smuts
Birth of Bob Dylan
Birth of Bob Dylan at Duluth, Minnesota
Birth of Bob Dylan
Birth of Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman.
Deaths on May 24
Death of David I
Death of David I
Death of Copernicus
His death coincides with publication of De revolutionibus.
Death of Nicolaus Copernicus
Dies at Frombork in the same year his major work appears.
Death of Cecile Renault
Fails in an attempt to assassinate Robespierre
Death of John Foster Dulles
Death of John Foster Dules
Death of John Foster Dulles
Death of John Foster Dulles
Death of Jaime Roldos Aguilera
Death of Jaime Roldos Aguilera, killed by terrorists in an air-crash
Death of Peter David Shore
Death of Peter Shore
Battles on May 24
Battle of Huesca
Commands Liberal forces against the Carlist Royal Expedition near Huesca.
Battle of Tuyuti
Commands Paraguay during one of the largest battles in South American history.
Battle of Dunkirk
1st Panzer Division breaches the Aa Canal, 15 kilometers from Dunkirk
Battle of Dunkirk
Hitler orders the left wing to stop, it is forbidden to cross the Aa
Battle of Dunkirk
"Dunkirk is to be left to the Luftwaffe". A "Fuhrer order" is issued from Rundstedts HQ forbidding the left to cross the Aa
Battle of Dunkirk
Explains to Hitler his concerns about the Allied counter-attack at Arras. A "Fuhrer order" is issued from Rundstedts HQ forbidding the left to cross the Aa
Battle of Dunkirk
Halts his forces behind Dunkirk to allow the Luftwaffe the finishing blow
Battle of Narvik
Authorises Operation Alphabet to evacuate Allied forces from northern Norway.
Battle of Atlantic
Doenitz withdraws the U-boats from the North Atlantic
Coronations on May 24
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland
Coronation
Falsely claiming to be the Earl of Warwick, crowned in Dublin as Edward VI of England
Simnel Crowned in Dublin
Yorkist supporters crown Lambert Simnel in Dublin as Edward VI, presenting him as the imprisoned Earl of Warwick.