May 24, 1928

Actor and comedian Stanley Baxter born.

Stanley Livingstone Baxter (born 24 May 1926) is a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika.

May 24, 1813

A Catholic Relief Bill is introduced by Grattan in the House of Commons, and is narrowly defeated 251 to 247

May 24, 1921

1st parliament for Northern Ireland is elected

May 24, 1928

William Trevor (Cox), prolific short story-writer and novelist is born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. He has written over 30 works including The Story of Lucy Gault which was short-listed for the 2002 Booker Prize