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Sunday, 24 May 2026

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1686
Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit, invented the thermometer.
US Science & Technology 340 yrs ago
1940
Bob Dylan, singer.
US Arts & Culture 86 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1830
"Mary Had A Little Lamb", is written.
US 196 yrs ago
1844
Samual F.B. Morse taps out "What Hath God Wrought?"
US 182 yrs ago
1866
Berkeley named (for George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne).
US Religion 160 yrs ago
1883
The Brooklyn Bridge opened by President Arthur & Governor Cleveland.
US Politics & Government 143 yrs ago
1899
In Boston, the first auto repair shop opens.
US 127 yrs ago