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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on December 24(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Alexis Mac Allister
Birth of Alexis Mac Allister, an Argentine footballer.
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2001🎂 Birth
Choi Sung-beom
Birth of Choi Sung-beom, a South Korean football player.
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2002🎂 Birth
Birth of Joshua Primo
Joshua Primo, a Canadian basketball player, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Birth of Jeremiah Trotter Jr., an American football player.
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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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2023🕊️ Death
Richard Bowes
Death of Richard Bowes, an American science fiction author.
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2023🕊️ Death
Troy Dargan
Death of Troy Dargan, a Cook Islands rugby league footballer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Richard Perry
Death of Richard Perry, an American record producer.
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December 24 in History
December 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 December 24
Examples currently recorded for December 24 include Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted (1973), Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (1979), Indian Airlines Flight 814 Hijacking (1999). View all events →
Birthdays on December 24
People recorded as born on December 24 include Neeraj Chopra, Alexis Mac Allister, Choi Sung-beom. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 24?
- One event currently recorded for December 24 is: Washington, D.C. Home Rule Granted.
- Who was born on December 24?
- People recorded as born on December 24 include Neeraj Chopra, Alexis Mac Allister, Choi Sung-beom.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 24.
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