What happend on 24th May

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25.05
1899

The first public parking garage in the United States is opened in Boston, Massachusetts.

1895

Henry Irving becomes the first personage from the theatre to be knighted.

1883

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is opened to traffic after 14 years of construction.

1861

American Civil War: Union troops occupy Alexandria, Virginia.

1856

John Brown and his men murder five slavery supporters at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas

1846

Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.

1844

The first electric telegram is sent by Samuel F. B. Morse, from Baltimore, Maryland, to Washington, D.C., saying "What hath God wrought?".

1830

Mary had a little lamb by Sarah Hale is published.

1822

Battle of Pichincha: Antonio José de Sucre secures the independence of the Presidency of Quito.

1798

Irish nationalists rebel against British forces, believing that French troops were going to invade Ireland.