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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