Egypt Imposes Red Sea Blockade on Israel, May 24, 1967
Egypt imposes a blockade and siege of the Red Sea coast of Israel. Date: May 24, 1967 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1967 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Judgment of Paris Launches California Wine to Global Fame, May 24, 1976
The Judgment of Paris takes place in France, launching California as a worldwide force in the production of quality wine. Date: May 24, 1976 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1976 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Ecuador President Jaime Roldós Dies in Aircraft Accident, May 24, 1981
Ecuadorian president Jaime Roldós Aguilera, his wife, and his presidential committee die in an aircraft accident while travelling from Quito to Zapotillo minutes after the president gave a famous speech regarding the 24 de mayo anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha. Date: May 24, 1981 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May…
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Liberation of Khorramshahr: Iran Recaptures Port City May 24, 1982
Liberation of Khorramshahr: Iranians recapture of the port city of Khorramshahr from the Iraqis during the Iran–Iraq War. Date: May 24, 1982 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1982 📅 On This Day (Today)
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UK Local Government Act Section 28 Enacted, Anti-Homosexuality Clause May 24, 1988
Section 28 of the United Kingdom's Local Government Act 1988, a controversial amendment stating that a local authority cannot intentionally promote homosexuality, is enacted. Date: May 24, 1988 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1988 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Israel Conducts Operation Solomon Evacuates Ethiopian Jews to Israel May 24, 1991
Israel conducts Operation Solomon, evacuating Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Date: May 24, 1991 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1991 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Kozarac Ethnic Cleansing Begins in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 24, 1992
The ethnic cleansing in Kozarac, Bosnia and Herzegovina begins when Serbian militia and police forces enter the town. Date: May 24, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Last Thai Dictator Suchinda Kraprayoon Resigns After Protests, May 24, 1992
The last Thai dictator, General Suchinda Kraprayoon, resigns following pro-democracy protests. Date: May 24, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo Assassinated in Mexico Airport Shootout, May 24, 1993
Roman Catholic Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo and five other people are assassinated in a shootout at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport in Mexico. Date: May 24, 1993 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1993 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Eritrea Gains Independence from Ethiopia May 24, 1993
Eritrea gains its independence from Ethiopia. Date: May 24, 1993 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1993 📅 On This Day (Today)
