1990⚡ Event
Hubble Space Telescope launch
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the STS-31 mission.
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What Happened on April 24?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 24(5)
1993⚡ Event
Bishopsgate bombing
The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a truck bomb in London's financial district, causing significant damage and one fatality. The cost of repairs was estimated at £350 million.
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2003⚡ Event
Toronto gas explosion
A backhoe breached a pipeline in Toronto, Canada, causing a gas explosion that killed seven people.
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2011⚡ Event
WikiLeaks Guantanamo Bay files leak
Secret documents relating to detainees at the United States' Guantanamo Bay detention camp were released on WikiLeaks and several independent news organizations.
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2013⚡ Event
Savar building collapse
A building in Savar Upazila, Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,134 people. This event is the deadliest accidental structural failure in modern history.
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Famous Birthdays on April 24(5)
Notable Deaths on April 24(5)
April 24 in History
April 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1990 to the present day.
Major Events on April 24
Among the most notable events on April 24: Hubble Space Telescope launch (1990), Bishopsgate bombing (1993), Toronto gas explosion (2003). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 24
Notable figures born on April 24 include Lydia Ko, Ryan Newman, Ziyu He. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 24
Remembered figures who died on April 24 include Bob Cole, Terry Hill, Donald Payne Jr.. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 24?
- April 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 24?
- One of the most notable events on April 24 is: Hubble Space Telescope launch.
- Who was born on April 24?
- Famous figures born on April 24 include Lydia Ko, Ryan Newman, Ziyu He.
- How many historical events happened on April 24?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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