May 24th is officially Tiara Day and Brother’s Day.
Today marks the 144th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 221 days left until the end of the year.
If today is your birthday or a special day for you in general, then you’re going to love to learn about the history of this day. Here we have a range of important historical events that happened on May 24, as well as facts about today.
Did you know that on this day, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was officially opened? It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of it’s opening.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about May 24th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on May 24 in history? Keep reading to find out!
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Bob Dylan? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1996
Carter Reynolds
American YouTuber
Age
29 years old
Born IN
North Carolina, USA
1941
Bob Dylan
American Singer
Age
84 years old
Born IN
Minnesota, USA
1994
Cayden Boyd
American Actor
Age
31 years old
Born IN
Texas, USA
1945
Priscilla Presley
American Businesswoman
Age
80 years old
Born IN
New York, USA
1989
Brianne Howey
American Actress
Age
36 years old
Born IN
California, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on May 24 all share the Gemini zodiac sign.
Geminis are incredibly intelligent and outrageously outgoing. Geminis have no problems using these positive traits to their fullest potential.
Emerald is the birthstone given to people born in May. The Emerald birthstone symbolizes spiritual awareness while providing protection, a love-filled life, and great wisdom.
People born on this day were likely conceived on or around August 31 in the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around February 14th, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, May 24th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1939 — 2023
Tina Turner
Swiss Singer Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939. She died on this day in 2023, at age 83 in Küsnacht, Switzerland.
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on this day.
2011
“No matter what triumphs, defeats, sad times, painful times, whatever you have to go through in life – you are your own best thing.”
Oprah Winfrey
(American TV Host)
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
United States
International Tiara Day
Everyone deserves to feel special, at least just for a day, and that’s precisely why International Tiara Day was created! So don a tiara today, physically or metaphorically, and enjoy the feeling of power and splendor that only a tiara can give you!
United States
Brother’s Day
Brothers are pretty awesome, and they never get enough appreciation for the endless ways they help us through life. Brother's Day is the perfect opportunity to do something nice to your brother or brothers to thank them for simply being them!
Fact Of The Day
Days Until
Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!
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