Famous Birthdays
- Emanuel Leutze, American painter (Washington Crossing the Delaware), born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Württemberg, German Confederation (d. 1868)
- Robert Seaman Granger, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Zanesville, Ohio (d. 1894)
About May 24, 1816
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini