Celebrate the 24th of May with fun facts and inspiring stories for children! Discover the legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Queen Victoria, the first telegraph message, Amy Johnson’s solo flight, and more.
Dear Students,
Today is a special day – the 24th of May – and we’re celebrating the birth anniversary of one of Bengal’s greatest poets: Kazi Nazrul Islam!
Have you ever heard of a poet who could roar like a lion with his words? That’s right, Kazi Nazrul Islam was no ordinary poet! Born in a small village in West Bengal in 1899, Nazrul grew up to become a fearless poet, singer, and freedom fighter. People lovingly call him the “Rebel Poet” because he wrote fiery poems and songs that stood up against injustice and fought for equality.
He believed that all people—no matter their religion—should live together like one big happy family. His famous poem Bidrohi (The Rebel) is like a thunderstorm of courage! And guess what? He also wrote more than 4,000 songs—known as Nazrul Geeti—that people still sing and dance to today. Later in life, he moved to Dhaka and became the national poet of Bangladesh. Though he passed away in 1976, his voice still echoes in the hearts of young and old like a drumbeat of bravery!
But that’s not all! The 24th of May is also the birth anniversary of Queen Victoria. Have you ever visited the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata? It was built in 1906, and here’s a fun fact: it wasn’t a British engineer who designed it—it was our very own Rajendra Nath Mukherjee, the same brilliant mind behind the mighty Howrah Bridge!
Speaking of messages, we all love WhatsApp, right? But did you know that the very first electronic message was sent on the 24th of May 1844? It was sent by Samuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph. He tapped out the message “What hath God wrought?” from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore—and that was the beginning of long-distance electronic communication!
Now let’s take a leap to the year 1875. On this very day, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental School in Aligarh, which later became the famous Aligarh Muslim University.
Oh, and have you seen the news about a ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York recently? That same bridge was officially opened on the 24th of May 1883—yes, on this very day, years ago!
And here’s another thrilling historical event from the 24th of May 1930, a brave British aviator named Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia! She flew across the skies for 19 days, finally landing in Darwin, Australia. What a journey!
So, as you can see, 24th May is a day full of amazing stories, heroic feats, and inspiring people.
That’s all for now. Keep exploring, stay curious, and enjoy the day!
Warm wishes
