Events on August 24
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 1516 | Battles & Sieges | (24 August) Ottoman Sultan Selim I defeated the Mamluks in the Battle of Marj Dabiq. With this victory, Syria was annexed by the Ottomans. |
| Date | Type | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 1516 | Battles & Sieges | (24 August) Ottoman Sultan Selim I defeated the Mamluks in the Battle of Marj Dabiq. With this victory, Syria was annexed by the Ottomans. |