CalEvents:May/May 24
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Notable events for May 24
Date
Event
Significance
May 24, 1822
Slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey discovered
On this day, a planned slave revolt led by Denmark Vesey in Charleston, South Carolina, was discovered. Vesey, a freedman, had organized one of the most elaborate slave rebellions in U.S. history. Though the revolt was foiled, Vesey’s efforts became a symbol of resistance and fight for freedom among enslaved African Americans.
May 24, 1956
Martin Luther King Jr. indicted for his role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott
On this day, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was indicted for his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a critical protest against segregation in public transportation. His indictment brought national attention to the Civil Rights Movement and furthered the struggle for racial equality in the U.S.
May 24, 1963
Ghana and Guinea form the Ghana-Guinea Union
On this day, Ghana and Guinea, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah and Ahmed Sékou Touré, formed the Ghana-Guinea Union as part of broader Pan-African efforts to unite African nations politically and economically. The union was a significant step in the vision of a unified Africa.
May 24, 1978
United Nations condemns apartheid South Africa
On this day, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution condemning apartheid in South Africa and calling for further international sanctions. This marked another milestone in the global movement against South Africa’s racial segregation policies and added pressure on the apartheid regime.
May 24, 1993
Eritrea gains independence from Ethiopia
On this day, Eritrea officially declared its independence from Ethiopia after a 30-year war of independence. Eritrea’s independence reshaped the political landscape in the Horn of Africa and ended one of the longest African liberation struggles of the 20th century.
May 24, 2000
OAU holds summit on African conflict resolution
On this day, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) held a special summit focused on conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts across Africa. The summit underscored the OAU’s role in promoting peace and stability on the continent, which would later be continued by the African Union (AU).
May 24, 2015
Burundi protests against President Nkurunziza's third term escalate
On this day, protests in Burundi against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term escalated. The demonstrations, viewed as a challenge to democracy, led to widespread violence and political instability in the country.