What happend on 24th May

23.05
25.05
1787

The United States Constitutional Convention is convened after a quorum of delegates arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1738

John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day

1689

The Act of Toleration passes the English Parliament protecting Protestants (Roman Catholics are intentionally excluded).

1668

Glen Cove, New York is founded.

1626

Peter Minuit buys Manhattan.

1621

Protestant Union formally dissolved.

1595

Nomenclator of Leiden University Library appears, the first printed catalog of an institutional library.

1487

Imposter Lambert Simnel is crowned as "King Edward VI" at Dublin.

1430

Joan of Arc is captured by the forces of the Duke of Burgundy.

1276

Magnus Ladulås crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.