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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on April 24(5)
Deaths on April 24(5)
April 24 in History
April 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 24
Examples currently recorded for April 24 include Hubble Space Telescope launch (1990), Bishopsgate bombing (1993), Toronto gas explosion (2003). View all events →
Birthdays on April 24
People recorded as born on April 24 include Lydia Ko, Ryan Newman, Ziyu He. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 24?
- One event currently recorded for April 24 is: Hubble Space Telescope launch.
- Who was born on April 24?
- People recorded as born on April 24 include Lydia Ko, Ryan Newman, Ziyu He.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 24.
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