May 24

Thursday 24, 1990:

A car carrying American Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney explodes in Oakland, California, critically injuring both.

Thursday 24, 1900:

Boer War: The United Kingdom annexes the Orange Free State.

Wednesday 24, 1899:

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

Saturday 24, 1856:

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

Thursday 24, 1798:

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

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