1972⚡ Event
Shoichi Yokoi found
Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was found in the jungles of Guam, where he had been hiding since the end of World War II.
war
What Happened on January 24?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 24(5)
1977⚡ Event
Neo-fascist attack in Madrid
During the Spanish transition to democracy, neo-fascists attacked an office in Madrid, killing five people and injuring four others.
politicslaw
1978⚡ Event
Kosmos 954 reentry
The Soviet nuclear-powered satellite Kosmos 954 burned up during atmospheric reentry, scattering radioactive debris across Canada's Northwest Territories.
spacedisastertechnology
1987⚡ Event
Civil rights demonstration in Georgia
About 20,000 protestors marched in a civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States.
law
1990⚡ Event
Hiten spacecraft launched
Japan launched the Hiten spacecraft, the first lunar probe launched by a country other than the Soviet Union or the United States.
spacetechnology
Birthdays on January 24(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Johnny Orlando
Canadian singer and songwriter Johnny Orlando was born.
musicentertainment
Deaths on January 24(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Helena Kmieć
Helena Kmieć was a Polish Roman Catholic missionary.
religion
2019🕊️ Death
Rosemary Bryant Mariner
Rosemary Bryant Mariner was a United States Naval Aviator.
warexploration
2025🕊️ Death
Iris Cummings
Iris Cummings was an American swimmer and aviator.
sportsexploration
January 24 in History
January 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 January 24
Examples currently recorded for January 24 include Shoichi Yokoi found (1972), Neo-fascist attack in Madrid (1977), Kosmos 954 reentry (1978). View all events →
Birthdays on January 24
People recorded as born on January 24 include Vitalie Damașcan, Niki, Tristan Wirfs. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 24
Remembered figures who died on January 24 include Helena Kmieć, Butch Trucks, Mark E. Smith. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 24?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 24?
- One event currently recorded for January 24 is: Shoichi Yokoi found.
- Who was born on January 24?
- People recorded as born on January 24 include Vitalie Damașcan, Niki, Tristan Wirfs.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 24.
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