1973⚡ Event
Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted
The U.S. Congress granted home rule to Washington, D.C., allowing residents to elect their own mayor and city council.
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What Happened on December 24?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 24(5)
1979⚡ Event
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet government deployed troops in Afghanistan, starting the Soviet–Afghan War.
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1999⚡ Event
Indian Airlines Flight 814 Hijacking
Jihadists linked to al-Qaeda hijacked Indian Airlines Flight 814 to force the release of Islamist figures held in prison in India.
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2008⚡ Event
Lord's Resistance Army Attacks
The Lord's Resistance Army, a Ugandan rebel group, began attacks on several villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing hundreds.
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2021⚡ Event
Mo So Massacre
Burmese military forces killed at least 40 civilians during the Mo So massacre in Kayah State, Myanmar.
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Famous Birthdays on December 24(5)
Notable Deaths on December 24(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Cheri Barry
Death of Cheri Barry, an American politician and mayor of Meridian, Mississippi.
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December 24 in History
December 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 1973 to the present day.
Major Events on December 24
Among the most notable events on December 24: Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted (1973), Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979), Indian Airlines Flight 814 Hijacking (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 24
Notable figures born on December 24 include Neeraj Chopra, Alexis Mac Allister, Choi Sung-beom. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 24
Remembered figures who died on December 24 include Cheri Barry, Richard Bowes, Troy Dargan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 24?
- December 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 December 24?
- One of the most notable events on December 24 is: Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted.
- Who was born on December 24?
- Famous figures born on December 24 include Neeraj Chopra, Alexis Mac Allister, Choi Sung-beom.
- How many historical events happened on December 24?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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