Historical Events
- 51st Cannes Film Festival: "Mia aioniotita kai mia mera / Eternity and a Day" by Theo Angelopoulos wins the Palme d'Or
- Indianapolis 500: American ex-Formula One driver Eddie Cheever Jr finishes 3 seconds ahead of 1996 winner Buddy Lazier; first Indy fully sanctioned by the IRL
Famous Birthdays
- Daisy Edgar-Jones, British actress (Normal People), born in London, England
About May 24, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: Feel It - Tamperer Ft. Maya
