This Day in History - May 24, 2025

In 1910, American physician Hawley Harvey Crippen was found guilty in the murder of his wife Cora. In 1791, André-Jacques Garnerin became the first parachutist in history. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Highway Beautification Act into law. In 2012, Lance Armstron ... Show More

In 1966, a landslide of coal waste crashed into the Welsh village of Aberfan. In 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin discharged during rehearsal for a scene in the movie 'Rust.' In 1797, the USS ... Show More

In 1977, the plane carrying the band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed in Mississippi, killing six including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. In 2011, Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi was captured and killed by rebel forces. In 1973, the Sydney Opera House opened. In 1962, Bobby Pickett's 'Mo ... Show More

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In just a matter of hours, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will square off in what could be the most fateful presidential debate. We're live at CNN's world headquarters here in Atlanta, where the debate -- the first between a sitting president and former president -- will take place.  ... Show More