On this day: May 24

Stadium Stand Collapse Kills Dozens During May 24 Football Match

On May 24, during a crowded football match, a terrace stand collapsed, causing dozens of deaths and numerous injuries; investigations later examined crowding, structural condition and emergency response.

The Vanishing of Franklin’s 1845 Expedition

On May 24, 1845, Sir John Franklin’s two-ship Arctic expedition—intended to chart the Northwest Passage—departed England and later became the first widely documented case of an entire exploration force disappearing without clear explanation.

Stadium Stand Collapse Kills Dozens at May 24, 1964 Football Match

On May 24, 1964, a section of a football stadium collapsed during a match, causing dozens of fan deaths and numerous injuries. Investigations afterwards examined crowding, structural failure, and stadium maintenance practices.