Talk:May 24

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May 24: Independence Day in Eritrea (1993); Aldersgate Day (Methodism); Saints Cyril and Methodius Day in Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia 1626 – Director-General of New Netherland Peter Minuit bought Manhattan from Native Americans in exchange for trade goods valued at 60 guilders. 1738 – At a Moravian Church meeting in Aldersgate Street, London, John Wesley (pictured) experienced a spiritual rebirth, leading him to launch the Methodist movement. 1822 – Ecuadorian War of Independence: Troops led by Antonio José de Sucre secured the independence of Quito from Spain at the Battle of Pichincha. 1883 – New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, at the time the longest suspension bridge in the world, was opened. 1988 – Section 28 of the United Kingdom Local Government Act of 1988, an amendment stating that a local authority cannot intentionally promote homosexuality, was enacted, generating so much controversy that it was eventually repealed fifteen years later. More events: May 23 – May 24 – May 25 Archive – By email – More anniversaries... It is now 13:29, June 12, 2008 (UTC) – Refresh this page

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I think someone has vandalised this list, adding either random names, or the names of the people they know. How many notable celebrities/political leaders etc. were born in 1996??!!! I think you should clear the page and start this page again from scratch.

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Yeah - I've been going thru the calander with a book I have "On this day in Rock n Roll History" so I've seen alot of days and this one has far too many births (and deaths) to be normal but some are recognizably real - like Roseanne Cash etc... But I didn't feel qualified to be the one to wipe out whatever I don't recognize. JvaGoddess

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On the contrary, you seem to be the one perfectly suited to the task- you know more than me, anyway!!! All I know is events that have happened in Australia's history, not much else! I'm only 17!

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Maybe we can get Larry Sanger to weigh in on this one (hint hint)- JvaGoddess

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It appears someone copied a load of entries from http://www.dailyalmanacs.com/almanac2/may/0524.html Which is probably a violation of copyright... -- SJK

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In that case then maybe we should delete the page and start again...

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Nope, I just checked. The Daily Almanacs page states "History is free- use the info on the page however you want". So it's fine. But maybe we should add a reference as to who all these people are? -Mark

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I'm especially intrigued by [Baby Boy Samane] under 'births'. MichaelTinkler

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"Proud Australian" without a corresponding article was deleted. Doesn't seem to a very radical move, du you think?"

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Looking at [this page], it seems that Samane might be record holder for heaviest baby (10.2 kg or 22 lbs 8 oz). --Zundark, 2002 Feb 17