On This Day – 24th May: Royal Births, Freedom Struggles & Scientific Feats | Assam Jobs Guide

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.

On This Day – 24th May: Royal Births, Freedom Struggles & Scientific Feats | Assam Jobs Guide

🌍 Global Events on May 24

  • 1844Samuel 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.
  • 1941Battle of the Denmark Strait during WWII, where Germany’s battleship Bismarck sank the British battlecruiser HMS Hood.
  • 2001The Democrats gained control of the U.S. Senate after Senator Jim Jeffords left the Republican Party.

🇮🇳 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.
  • 2014Narendra 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.

🏞️ 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.

🎂 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.

🕊️ 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).

💬 Quote of the Day

“The times they are a-changin’.”
Bob Dylan


🧠 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.

🧾 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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