What Happened on May 24, 2015

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

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
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights

About May 24, 2015

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • UK #1 Song: Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix) - Omi