Welcome to the May 24 edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. From royal legacies to remarkable breakthroughs in technology and historical Indian events, this day has played a significant role in shaping our world.
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Global Events on May 24
- 1844
– Samuel Morse sent the first official telegraph message, “What
hath God wrought?”, from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore — marking the dawn
of long-distance communication.
- 1883
– The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City officially opened after 14
years of construction, becoming a marvel of modern engineering.
- 1941
– Battle of the Denmark Strait during WWII, where Germany’s
battleship Bismarck sank the British battlecruiser HMS Hood.
- 2001
– The Democrats gained control of the U.S. Senate after Senator Jim
Jeffords left the Republican Party.
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Notable Indian Events on May 24
- 1999
– During the Kargil War, Indian intelligence and military services
intensified surveillance and strategic planning after confirming the
infiltration of Pakistani troops into Indian territory.
- 2014
– Narendra Modi met key global leaders in the lead-up to his
swearing-in as Prime Minister, setting the stage for a diplomacy-driven
foreign policy.
- 2020
– India focused on economic revival strategies in the wake of the
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, including relief packages and MSME support
programs.
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Assam & Northeast India on May 24
- Assam
observed preparatory meetings for Anti-Tobacco Day (May 31) through
awareness drives, especially in schools and colleges.
- Local
academic institutions used the day to highlight the importance of
scientific discoveries like Morse’s telegraph, often organizing
exhibitions and quizzes.
- Youth
clubs across the Northeast engage in heritage
walks and debates to mark global engineering feats such as the
Brooklyn Bridge.
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Notable Birthdays on May 24
- Queen
Victoria (1819) – Former Queen of the
United Kingdom; her rule marked a significant expansion of the British
Empire, including India under colonial rule.
- Bob
Dylan (1941) – Legendary American
singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate known for his influence on modern
music and culture.
- Sachin
Pilot (1977) – Indian politician, former Deputy
CM of Rajasthan, and one of the youngest MPs in Indian history.
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Notable Deaths on May 24
- Guru
Amar Das (1574) – The third Sikh Guru,
known for promoting women’s rights and establishing the institution of
Langar (community kitchen).
- Har
Gobind Khorana (2011) – Indian-American Nobel
laureate in Physiology or Medicine, remembered for his work in genetics
(though his actual death date is January 9, he is often commemorated in
May for his published breakthroughs).
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Quote of the Day
“The times they are a-changin’.”
— Bob Dylan
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Did You Know?
- Queen
Victoria’s birthday, May 24, is observed as Victoria
Day in Canada — a national holiday celebrating her legacy.
- Samuel
Morse not only invented Morse code but helped
revolutionize how humans communicate globally.
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Closing Thoughts
May 24 is a day of
transformation — celebrating inventors, reformers, and artists who redefined
communication, leadership, and freedom. As we remember the messages of the
past, may they inspire new ideas for a better tomorrow.
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