May 24

Thursday 24, 1962:

American astronaut Scott Carpenter orbits the Earth three times in the Aurora 7 space capsule.

Thursday 24, 1956:

In Lugano, Switzerland, Lys Assia wins the first Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland singing "Refrain".

Monday 24, 1915:

World War I: Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary.

Saturday 24, 1738:

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

Tuesday 24, 1487:

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

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