Historical Events
- 68th Cannes Film Festival: "Dheepan" directed by Jacques Audiard wins the Palme d'Or
- Indianapolis 500: 2000 champion Juan Pablo Montoya of Columbia sets record for most years between two victories in the race - fifteen years
- IPL Cricket Final, Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs; Lendl Simmons top scores, 68 (45)
- Senior PGA Championship, French Lick Resort: Defending champion Colin Montgomerie of Scotland wins by 4 strokes from Mexican Esteban Toledo
Famous Weddings
- Actress and model Michelle Keegan (28) weds TV presenter Mark Wright (28) at Hengrave Hall estate in Suffolk
Famous Deaths
- Tanith Lee, British Science-fiction author (The Flat-Earth Cycle), dies of cancer at 67
About May 24, 2015
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
#1 Song: Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) - Omi
