On June 24, history records 57 notable events, 260 famous births and 73 deaths, spanning the years 109 to 1497.
Events on this day include: Roman emperor Trajan inaugurates the Aqua Traiana, an aqueduct that channels water from Lake Bracciano, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north-west of Rome. (109); Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. (474).
Notable people born on June 24 include Floris IV, Count of Holland (1210), Henry I, Landgrave of Hesse (1244), Floris V, Count of Holland (1254).
Notable figures who died on this day include Abu Isa al-Warraq (994), Jeongjong, 10th Monarch of Goryeo (1046), William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey (1088).
Events on 24 June 57
See all →Roman emperor Trajan inaugurates the Aqua Traiana, an aqueduct that channels water from Lake Bracciano, 40 kilometres (25 miles) north-west of Rome.
Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
The Battle of Moira is fought between the High King of Ireland and the Kings of Ulster and Dál Riata. It is claimed to be the largest battle in the history of Ireland.
Battle of São Mamede, near Guimarães: Forces led by Afonso I defeat forces led by his mother Teresa of León and her lover Fernando Pérez de Traba.
First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn concludes with a decisive victory by Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Sluys: The French fleet is almost completely destroyed by the English fleet commanded in person by King Edward III.
A sudden outbreak of St. John's Dance causes people in the streets of Aachen, Germany, to experience hallucinations and begin to jump and twitch uncontrollably until they collapse from exhaustion.
John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings.