Historical Events
- British officer General Poole lands at Murmansk, the Russian port on the Barents Sea
- Cleveland Indians Stan Coveleski sets club record for most innings pitched (19) as the Indians beat the Yankees 3-2
Famous Birthdays
- Coleman Young, 1st African American Mayor of Detroit, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Evan Williams, American oratorio tenor, dies at 50
1918 Highlights
About May 24, 1918
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini