April 24 is the 114th day of the year (115th day in a leap year) in the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Taurus, the Bull.
April 24 in the US is the earliest possible date for National Arbor Day. This is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April, of each year. April 24 is celebrated as Republic Day in The Gambia, which became a Republic on April 24, 1970.
In Armenia, Genocide Remembrance Day is commemorated every April 24. This remembers Armenians executed between 1915 and 1923 in the Armenian Genocide. April 24 is a public holiday in Niger, where Concord Day celebrates the peace accord with the Tuareg Rebellion of April 24, 1995.
The 2000s
- 2007: The planet Gliese 581 d discovered by a Chilean observatory
- 2006: The old Nepal House of Representatives was re-established by King Gyanendra
- 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as Pope. He is named Pope Benedict XVI and is the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
- 2004: The US lifts economic sanctions against Libya.
The 1990s
- 1993: An IRA bomb in London explodes causing devastation in the Bishopsgate area.
- 1990: STS-31, the Hubble Space Telescope is launched
The 1980s
- 1980: Eight US military are killed in Operation Eagle Claw. They were attempting to end the Iran hostage crisis.
The 1970s
- 1975: The Baader Meinhof Gang abducts 13 hostages at the West German embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
- 1970: The Gambia becomes an independent republic
The 1960s
- 1968: Mauritius becomes a new member of the United Nations
1950s
- 1953: Winston Churchill is knighted by her majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The 1940s
1800s
- 1898: The Unites States declares war against Spain
- 1877: Russia declares war against the Ottoman Empire
Ancient History
- 729: Ecgberht of Ripon dies in the UK
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Featured Video
This is an associated press video featuring what happened on April 24.
Includes footage of the 1980 Operation Eagle Claw and also the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
A really interesting video for fans of history.
Holidays and Observances
- Armenia - Genocide Remembrance Day
- Niger - Concord Day
- The Gambia - Republic Day
- US - Possible National Armor Day, which is the last Friday of April
Famous Birthdays
- 1982: Kelly Clarkson - Singer
- 1942: Barbara Streisand - Famous Singer/Actress
- 1934: Shirley Maclaine - Author/Actress
Famous Deaths
- 2004: Estée Lauder - Cosmetics Entrepreneur
- 1975: William Hartnell - Actor
- 1731: Daniel Defoe - Author (Robinson Crusoe