Historical Events In November - 24
Thursday, 18 September 2025
0380 On this day in history theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal entry, into Constantinople.
0496 On this day in history anastasius II succeeds Gelasius I as Catholic Pope
0642 Theodore I begins his reign as Catholic Pope on this day in history.
1105 Rabbi Nathan ben Yehiel of Rome completes Talmudic dictionary on this day in history.
1115 Mathilde, markgravin of Toscane, dies on this day in history.
1190 Isabella of Jerusalem marries Conrad of Montferrat at Acre, making him de jure King on November - 24.
1192 On this day in history albert I van Leuven/Luik, Belgian bishop of Luik/saint, dies at 27
1434 On November - 24 thames River freezes
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 November - 24.
1571 On November - 24 jan Blahoslav, Czech bishop, dies at 48
1572 On November - 24 john Knox, Scottish preacher, dies at about 67
1587 On this day in history 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 November - 24.
1632 Baruch "Benedict" de Spinoza, Amsterdam, rationalist philosopher on this day in history.
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 November - 24.
1643 Battle at Tuttlingen: Beiers army under Gen Mercy beats France on November - 24.
1650 Manuel Cardoso, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.
1655 English Lord Protector Cromwell bans Anglicans on November - 24.
1655 On November - 24 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 November - 24 general strategist John Churchill meets Willem III
1690 On this day in history charles Theodore Pachelbel, composer
1703 On this day in history first Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
1703 1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Phila on this day in history.
1712 Willem Bachiene, theologist/geographer/astronomer (Ecclesiastical) on November - 24.
1713 Junipero Serra, priest had a mission in California on this day in history.
1715 On this day in history thames River freezes
1722 Johann Adam Reincken, German organist/composer, dies at 99 on November - 24.