Historical Events
- Cornish traitors Michael An Gof and Thomas Flamank are executed at Tyburn, London
Event of Interest
John Cabot claims parts of North America (what is now Eastern Canada) for England believing he has found Asia in Newfoundland
About June 24, 1497
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 525 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer