1. On November 24, 1784, Baltimore, Maryland officially became a city. Before this date, it was simply a town with a population of around 6,000. Today, Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland with over 600,000 residents.

2. In 1859, John Eager Howard, a Revolutionary War hero and former governor of Maryland, passed away on November 24. Howard County, Maryland is named after him, and a statue of Howard can be found in Baltimore's Mount Vernon Place.

3. On November 24, 1941, the USS Maryland, a battleship named after the state, was hit by multiple bombs during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite the damage, the Maryland remained afloat and was later repaired and returned to service. Today, the USS Maryland is a museum ship located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

4. The Maryland Jockey Club, which operates the Pimlico Race Course (home of the Preakness Stakes) and Laurel Park race track, was founded on November 24, 1743. Horse racing remains a popular activity in Maryland, and the Preakness Stakes is considered one of the most prestigious races in the country.

5. November 24, 1983 marked the opening of the Baltimore Convention Center. The center has hosted a wide variety of events over the years, from trade shows to sports competitions to political conventions. Today, it is a crucial hub for business and tourism in Baltimore.