Historical Events In November - 24
Thursday, 21 November 2024
0380 On this day in history theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople.
0496 Anastasius II succeeds Gelasius I as Catholic Pope on this day in history.
0642 Theodore I begins his reign as Catholic Pope on this day in history.
1105 On November - 24 rabbi Nathan ben Yehiel of Rome completes Talmudic dictionary
1115 On this day in history mathilde, markgravin of Toscane, dies
1190 On November - 24 isabella of Jerusalem marries Conrad of Montferrat at Acre, making him de jure King.
1192 On November - 24 albert I van Leuven/Luik, Belgian bishop of Luik/saint, dies at 27
1434 Thames River freezes on this day in history.
1542 Battle at Solway Moss: English beat Scottish King James on this day in history.
1555 French Vervoort, Flemish mystic (Bruylocht Cleedt), dies at about 65 on this day in history.
1571 Jan Blahoslav, Czech bishop, dies at 48 on this day in history.
1572 John Knox, Scottish preacher, dies at about 67 on this day in history.
1587 Battle at Auneau: Henri de Guise wins on November - 24.
1601 On this day in history earl Mauritius ceases siege of De Bosch due to strict monarchy
1615 On November - 24 sethus Calvisius, composer, dies at 59
1628 John Ford's "Lover's Melancholy," premieres in London on this day in history.
1632 On this day in history baruch "Benedict" de Spinoza, Amsterdam, rationalist philosopher
1639 The first observation of transit of Venus occurred (only 2, record event) on this day in history.
1639 1st observation of transit of Venus occured (only 2, record event) on November - 24.
1642 Abel Janzoon Tasman discovers Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on this day in history.
1642 On this day in history anne Hilarion de Cotentin, earl of Tourville/knight/admiral/marshal
1643 Battle at Tuttlingen: Beiers army under Gen Mercy beats France on this day in history.
1650 On this day in history manuel Cardoso, composer, dies at 83
1655 On November - 24 english Lord Protector Cromwell bans Anglicans
1655 Charles XI, King of Sweden (1660-97) on November - 24.
1674 Franciscus van Enden, Flemish jesuit/free thinker, executed at 72 on November - 24.
1688 On this day in history general strategist John Churchill meets Willem III
1690 Charles Theodore Pachelbel, composer on this day in history.
1703 On November - 24 first Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
1703 1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Phila on November - 24.
1712 On this day in history willem Bachiene, theologist/geographer/astronomer (Ecclesiastical)
1713 On this day in history junipero Serra, priest had a mission in California
1715 On November - 24 thames River freezes
1722 Johann Adam Reincken, German organist/composer, dies at 99 on November - 24.