Today, March 24, is the 83rd day of the year (84th day in leap year) on the Gregorian Calendar. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aries.
AP Today in History
The 2000s
- 2008: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick charged with perjury, misconduct and obstruction of justice.
The 1990s
- 1999: Yugoslavia is bombed by NATO forces
- 1978: The Amoco Cadiz tanker split off the coast of France dumping The entire cargo of 1,619,048 barrels spilled into the sea creating a slick 18 miles wide and 80 miles long.
- 1973: The album "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd was released
March 24 1989
1989: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill happens in Prince William Sound in Alaska and leaked 11 million gallons of crude into the ocean.
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1984: Chris Bosh - Toronto Raptors
- 1976: Peyton Manning - Indianapolis Colts
- 1974: Alyson Hannigan - How I Met Your Mother
- 1962: Star Jones - The View Alumni
- 1887: Fatty Arbuckle - Silent Film Actor
- 1874: Harry Houdini - Magician