A Belarusian fighter jet forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk so that authorities could arrest dissident journalist Roman Protasevich and his companion Sofia Sapega. The incident prompted international outrage and was widely condemned as a case of state-sponsored hijacking.
In History, Today on May 24
Today we explore events from the year 15 to the year 2021. Events span the globe, from the countries of East Francia, Roman Empire, Switzerland, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, France, Australia, England, Belarus, Ethiopia, Eritrea, International Waters, Italy, New Netherlands (now USA), Kingdom of Poland, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Belgium, Lebanon, Ecuador, USA, Almoravid Empire (present-day Spain).