Discover 15 historical moments on July 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
The Australian swimming team won the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the Moscow Olympics. This was the only time the United States, which boycotted the games, did not win the event.
In opposition to the American plan to protect Kuwaiti tankers, Iran laid mines and damaged the SS Bridgeton, resulting in a propaganda victory for Iran.
A gunman entered the United States Capitol and opened fire, killing two police officers.
Air Algérie Flight 5017 disappeared from radar shortly after take-off from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Its wreckage was found the following day in Mali with no survivors.
Boris Johnson became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after winning the Conservative Party leadership election.
Bindi Irwin, Australian conservationist, zookeeper, and actress, was born.
Shafin Ahmed was a Bangladeshi bassist and singer-songwriter.
Hamzah Haz was an Indonesian journalist and politician, and the 9th Vice President of Indonesia.
July 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 1980 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on July 24: Australian swimming team wins relay at Moscow Olympics (1980), Iran-Iraq War: SS Bridgeton damaged (1987), Gunman opens fire at US Capitol (1998). View all events →
Notable figures born on July 24 include Joe Mixon, Bindi Irwin, Sophie Wotschke. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on July 24 include Shafin Ahmed, Hamzah Haz, Dmytro Kiva. View all →
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