The Daily Birthday History

May 24: From Jamestown to the "Queen of Rock n' Roll"


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This episode looks back at significant events that occurred on May 24th throughout history. From the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in North America, in 1607 to the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, and Eritrea gaining its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, this day has witnessed a range of momentous occasions. We'll also remember some of the notable figures born and those who passed away on this date, including Queen Victoria, Bob Dylan, and Tina Turner.

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