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October 24

A look at October 24 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Jack Angel and Corey Dillon, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2003

    Concorde

    Concorde makes its last commercial flight.

    British–French supersonic airliner
  2. 1980

    Solidarity (Polish trade union)

    The government of Poland legalizes the Solidarity trade union.

    Polish trade union formed
  3. 1949

    Headquarters of the United Nations

    The cornerstone of the United Nations Headquarters is laid.

    Group of buildings in
  4. 1945

    Charter of the United Nations

    The United Nations Charter comes into effect.

    1945 foundational treaty of
  5. 1944

    World War II

    World War II: Japan's center force is temporarily repulsed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  6. 1931

    George Washington Bridge

    The George Washington Bridge opens to public traffic over the Hudson River.

    Suspension bridge between New
  7. 1929

    Wall Street crash of 1929

    "Black Thursday" on the New York Stock Exchange, the first day of the panic in the markets that contributes to the Great Depression.

    Major stock market crash
  8. 1917

    World War I

    World War I: Italy suffers a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Caporetto on the Austro-Italian front.

    1914–1918 global conflict
  9. 1889

    Henry Parkes

    Henry Parkes delivers the Tenterfield Oration, effectively starting the federation process in Australia.

    Australian politician (1815–1896)
  10. 1851

    William Lassell

    William Lassell discovers the moons Umbriel and Ariel orbiting Uranus.

    English merchant and astronomer
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Famous birthday twins

Born on October 24

Jack Angel

b. 1930

American voice actor

Corey Dillon

b. 1974

American football player

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b. 51

Roman emperor

Drake (musician)

b. 1986

Canadian rapper and actor

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

b. 1632

Dutch biologist and microbiologist

Emma Donoghue

b. 1969

Irish-Canadian author

Joachim Winkelhock

b. 1960

German race car driver

Gunter d'Alquen

b. 1910

German SS officer and journalist

Deaths

  • 2016Jorge Batlle, Ibáñez, Uruguayan politician, former president
  • 2005Rosa Parks, American civil rights activist
  • 1974David Oistrakh, Ukrainian violinist
  • 1821Elias Boudinot, American lawyer and politician, 10th President of the Continental Congress
  • 1601Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer and alchemist
  • 1260Qutuz, Egyptian sultan

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast day: Anthony Mary Claret
  • —Christian feast day: Eberigisil (Evergitus)
  • —Christian feast day: Five Martyrs of Carthage (Felix and Companions)
  • —Christian feast day: Luigi Guanella
  • —Christian feast day: Magloire of Dol
  • —Christian feast day: Martin of Vertou
  • —Christian feast day: Proclus of Constantinople
  • —Christian feast day: Rafael Guízar y Valencia

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