1954⚡ Event
Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas commits suicide
In the midst of a political crisis, Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas fatally shot himself in the Catete Palace in Rio de Janeiro.
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What Happened on August 24?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Cultural Revolution
Historical Events on August 24(5)
1963⚡ Event
US orders Ambassador to encourage Diem's ouster
The U.S. State Department ordered Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. to encourage South Vietnamese Army officers to oust Ngo Dinh Diem. This was part of the Buddhist crisis.
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1966⚡ Event
Red Guards vandalize Jokhang Temple
During the Cultural Revolution, Red Guards vandalized the Jokhang Temple, the holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet.
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1992⚡ Event
Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Andrew, the third-most intense Category 5 cyclone to impact the United States in the 20th century, made landfall in southern Florida.
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2006⚡ Event
Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet
The International Astronomical Union passed a resolution redefining the term planet. Pluto was subsequently classified as a dwarf planet.
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Famous Birthdays on August 24(5)
Notable Deaths on August 24(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Jay Thomas
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host Jay Thomas died on August 24, 2017. He was born in 1948.
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2020🕊️ Death
Gail Sheehy
American author, journalist, and lecturer Gail Sheehy died on August 24, 2020. She was born in 1936.
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2021🕊️ Death
Charlie Watts
English musician Charlie Watts died on August 24, 2021. He was born in 1941.
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2023🕊️ Death
Bray Wyatt
American wrestler Bray Wyatt died on August 24, 2023. He was born in 1987.
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2024🕊️ Death
Christoph Daum
German footballer and manager Christoph Daum died on August 24, 2024. He was born in 1953.
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August 24 in History
August 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 1954 to the present day.
Major Events on August 24
Among the most notable events on August 24: Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas commits suicide (1954), US orders Ambassador to encourage Diem's ouster (1963), Red Guards vandalize Jokhang Temple (1966). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 24
Notable figures born on August 24 include Alan Walker, Karoline Leavitt, Sofia Richie. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 24
Remembered figures who died on August 24 include Jay Thomas, Gail Sheehy, Charlie Watts. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 24?
- August 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 August 24?
- One of the most notable events on August 24 is: Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas commits suicide.
- Who was born on August 24?
- Famous figures born on August 24 include Alan Walker, Karoline Leavitt, Sofia Richie.
- How many historical events happened on August 24?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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