Historical Events In November - 24
Friday, 11 July 2025
0380 On November - 24 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 November - 24.
1105 On November - 24 rabbi Nathan ben Yehiel of Rome completes Talmudic dictionary
1115 On this day in history mathilde, markgravin of Toscane, dies
1190 On this day in history isabella of Jerusalem marries Conrad of Montferrat at Acre, making him de jure King.
1192 Albert I van Leuven/Luik, Belgian bishop of Luik/saint, dies at 27 on this day in history.
1434 Thames River freezes on this day in history.
1542 On this day in history battle at Solway Moss: English beat Scottish King James
1555 On this day in history french Vervoort, Flemish mystic (Bruylocht Cleedt), dies at about 65
1571 On this day in history jan Blahoslav, Czech bishop, dies at 48
1572 On November - 24 john Knox, Scottish preacher, dies at about 67
1587 On November - 24 battle at Auneau: Henri de Guise wins
1601 Earl Mauritius ceases siege of De Bosch due to strict monarchy on this day in history.
1615 Sethus Calvisius, composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.
1628 On this day in history john Ford's "Lover's Melancholy," premieres in London
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 On November - 24 1st observation of transit of Venus occured (only 2, record event)
1642 Abel Janzoon Tasman discovers Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on November - 24.
1642 On this day in history anne Hilarion de Cotentin, earl of Tourville/knight/admiral/marshal
1643 On November - 24 battle at Tuttlingen: Beiers army under Gen Mercy beats France
1650 On November - 24 manuel Cardoso, composer, dies at 83
1655 English Lord Protector Cromwell bans Anglicans on this day in history.
1655 On November - 24 charles XI, King of Sweden (1660-97)
1674 On November - 24 franciscus van Enden, Flemish jesuit/free thinker, executed at 72
1688 On this day in history general strategist John Churchill meets Willem III
1690 Charles Theodore Pachelbel, composer on November - 24.
1703 On this day in history first Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Philadelphia
1703 On this day in history 1st Lutheran pastor ordained in America, Justus Falckner at Phila
1712 Willem Bachiene, theologist/geographer/astronomer (Ecclesiastical) on this day in history.
1713 Junipero Serra, priest had a mission in California on this day in history.
1715 Thames River freezes on November - 24.
1722 Johann Adam Reincken, German organist/composer, dies at 99 on November - 24.