May 24: Methodism, Morse Code and the Bridge that Defied a King and the Church

On This Day in History May 24, 2020 Historical Events 1595  Nomenclator of Leiden University Library appears, the first printed catalog of an institutional library 1738  John Wesley is converted, launching the Methodist movement; celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day 1844  Samuel Morse taps out "What hath God wrought" in the world's first telegraph message 1941  German battleship Bismarck sinks the British battle cruiser HMS Hood; 1,416 die, 3 survive 1988  Section 28 passed as law by Parliament in the United Kingdom prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality. Repealed 2001/2004 More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bob Dylan 79th Birthday Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686 - 1736) Jean-Paul Marat (1743 - 1793) Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974) Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 - 1543) More Famous Deaths May 24: Westminster Bridge Defies a King and the Church London's present Westminster Bridge was opened on this day, bringing to an end years of conflict which even involved the payment of a big bribe to the King. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand