Historical Events
- British officer General Poole lands at Murmansk, the Russian port on the Barents Sea
- Cleveland starter Stan Coveleski sets club record for most innings pitched (19) in a complete game as the Indians beat the New York Yankees, 3-2 at the Polo Grounds, NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Coleman Young, 1st African American Mayor of Detroit, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Evan Williams, American oratorio tenor, dies at 50
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About May 24, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
