Tukuk-OS📅 October 24
18 events · 12 births · 12 deaths
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What happened on October 24? Below are the notable events chosen by Wikipedia’s editors for this date, followed by celebrated births, deaths and the observances recognised around the world.
Events
- 2015 — Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.
- 2004 — English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.
Manchester United F.C.Arsenal F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalryArsenal F.C.
- 2003 — The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing.
- 1975 — In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day.
- 1972 — Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK.
- 1964 — Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh were dropped.
Dương Văn ĐứcLâm Văn PhátSeptember 1964 South Vietnamese coup attempt
- 1949 — The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City.
- 1945 — The Charter of the United Nations entered into force after being ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of the other signatories.
Charter of the United NationsPermanent members of the United Nations Security Council
- 1944 — World War II: The Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the heaviest and most powerfully armed ever constructed, was sunk by American aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
- 1931 — The George Washington Bridge (pictured), connecting Manhattan, New York City, to Fort Lee, New Jersey, and today the world's busiest motor-vehicle bridge, was dedicated.
- 1930 — The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the Brazilian Revolution of 1930.
Brazilian military junta of 1930Washington LuísRevolution of 1930
- 1929 — On "Black Thursday", the New York Stock Exchange lost 11 percent of its value at the opening bell on very heavy trading, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
Wall Street crash of 1929New York Stock ExchangeGreat Depression
- 1889 — Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, gave a speech in which he called for the federation of the six Australian colonies.
- 1885 — The Russian ship Dmitry ran aground in Whitby, an incident that inspired the arrival of Count Dracula to England in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel (cover pictured).
- 1851 — Umbriel and Ariel, the third- and fourth-largest moons of Uranus, were discovered by William Lassell.
- 1796 — War of the First Coalition: The Battle of Schliengen was fought between the French and Austrian armies, who both claimed victory.
- 1789 — The Brabant Revolution, sometimes considered to be the first expression of Belgian nationalism, began with the invasion of the Austrian Netherlands by an émigré army from the Dutch Republic.
- 1260 — Qutuz (bust pictured), the sultan of Egypt, was assassinated and replaced by fellow Mamluk leader Baybars.
Births
- 2008 — Liamani, American singer and actress
- 1999 — Amon-Ra St. Brown, American football player
- 1998 — Daya, American singer
- 1997 — Bron Breakker, American wrestler
- 1997 — Claudia Fragapane, English gymnast
- 1997 — Raye, British singer-songwriter
- 1996 — Jaylen Brown, American basketball player
- 1996 — Rafael Devers, Dominican baseball player
- 1996 — Océane Dodin, French tennis player
- 1996 — Garrison Mathews, American basketball player
- 1996 — Kyla Ross, American gymnast
- 1995 — Vincent Leuluai, Australian rugby league player
Deaths
- 2025 — Sirikit, Queen Mother of Thailand (born 1932)
- 2024 — Amir Abdur-Rahim, American basketball player and coach (born 1981)
- 2024 — Abdelaziz Barrada, Moroccan footballer (born 1989)
- 2024 — Jeri Taylor, American screenwriter (born 1938)
- 2022 — Leslie Jordan, American actor, writer, and singer (born 1955)
- 2021 — James Michael Tyler, American actor (born 1962)
- 2018 — Tony Joe White, American singer/songwriter (born 1943)
- 2017 — Fats Domino, American pianist and singer-songwriter (born 1928)
- 2017 — Robert Guillaume, American actor (born 1927)
- 2017 — Girija Devi, Indian classical singer (born 1929)
- 2016 — Bobby Vee, American pop singer (born 1943)
- 2016 — Jorge Batlle Ibáñez, Uruguayan politician, 38th president of Uruguay (born 1927)
Observances & holidays
- Christian feast day: Anthony Mary Claret
- Christian feast day: Arethas of Najran
- Christian feast day: Eberigisil (Evergitus)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Giuseppe Baldo
- 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: Senoch
- Christian feast day: October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Food Day (United States)
- International Day of Diplomats
- United Nations Day, the anniversary of the 1945 Charter of the United Nations (International)
United Nations DayCharter of the United NationsLists of holidays
- World Development Information Day
- World Polio Day
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