Historical Events In November - 24
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
0380 On November - 24 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 On this day in history theodore I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
1105 Rabbi Nathan ben Yehiel of Rome completes Talmudic dictionary on November - 24.
1115 On this day in history mathilde, markgravin of Toscane, dies
1190 Isabella of Jerusalem marries Conrad of Montferrat at Acre, making him de jure King on November - 24.
1192 On November - 24 albert I van Leuven/Luik, Belgian bishop of Luik/saint, dies at 27
1434 On November - 24 thames River freezes
1542 On November - 24 battle at Solway Moss: English beat Scottish King James
1555 French Vervoort, Flemish mystic (Bruylocht Cleedt), dies at about 65 on November - 24.
1571 Jan Blahoslav, Czech bishop, dies at 48 on this day in history.
1572 On November - 24 john Knox, Scottish preacher, dies at about 67
1587 On November - 24 battle at Auneau: Henri de Guise wins
1601 On November - 24 earl Mauritius ceases siege of De Bosch due to strict monarchy
1615 Sethus Calvisius, composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.
1628 John Ford's "Lover's Melancholy," premieres in London on this day in history.
1632 Baruch "Benedict" de Spinoza, Amsterdam, rationalist philosopher on November - 24.
1639 The first observation of transit of Venus occurred (only 2, record event) on November - 24.
1639 1st observation of transit of Venus occured (only 2, record event) on this day in history.
1642 Abel Janzoon Tasman discovers Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on November - 24.
1642 Anne Hilarion de Cotentin, earl of Tourville/knight/admiral/marshal on this day in history.
1643 Battle at Tuttlingen: Beiers army under Gen Mercy beats France on this day in history.
1650 Manuel Cardoso, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.
1655 On this day in history english Lord Protector Cromwell bans Anglicans
1655 On this day in history charles XI, King of Sweden (1660-97)
1674 Franciscus van Enden, Flemish jesuit/free thinker, executed at 72 on this day in history.
1688 On this day in history general strategist John Churchill meets Willem III
1690 Charles Theodore Pachelbel, composer on November - 24.
1703 On November - 24 first Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
1703 On November - 24 1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Phila
1712 On November - 24 willem Bachiene, theologist/geographer/astronomer (Ecclesiastical)
1713 Junipero Serra, priest had a mission in California on November - 24.
1715 Thames River freezes on November - 24.
1722 Johann Adam Reincken, German organist/composer, dies at 99 on this day in history.