1943⚡ Event
Racial tensions lead to fatal shooting in England
Amid racial tensions, U.S. Army military police shot and killed a black serviceman after a confrontation at a pub in Bamber Bridge, England.
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What Happened on June 24?
Discover 14 historical moments on June 24 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 24(4)
1989⚡ Event
Jiang Zemin appointed General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
Following the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, the 13th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party appointed Jiang Zemin as general secretary. He replaced Zhao Ziyang.
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2010⚡ Event
Longest tennis match concludes
John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut at the Wimbledon Championships, concluding the longest match in tennis history. The match lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days.
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2010⚡ Event
Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first female Prime Minister
Julia Gillard was sworn in as the first female prime minister of Australia. This occurred after incumbent Kevin Rudd declined to contest a leadership spill in the Labor Party.
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Famous Birthdays on June 24(5)
Notable Deaths on June 24(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Trần Thiện Khiêm
Trần Thiện Khiêm was a South Vietnamese army officer and politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of South Vietnam.
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2024🕊️ Death
Shifty Shellshock
Shifty Shellshock was an American vocalist and musician, best known as the frontman for the band Crazy Town.
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2025🕊️ Death
Bobby Sherman
Bobby Sherman is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
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June 24 in History
June 24 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1943 to the present day.
Major Events on June 24
Among the most notable events on June 24: Racial tensions lead to fatal shooting in England (1943), Jiang Zemin appointed General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (1989), Longest tennis match concludes (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 24
Notable figures born on June 24 include Duki, Darwin Núñez, Erika Andreeva. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 24
Remembered figures who died on June 24 include Cristiano Araújo, Benigno Aquino III, Trần Thiện Khiêm. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 24?
- June 24 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 24?
- One of the most notable events on June 24 is: Racial tensions lead to fatal shooting in England.
- Who was born on June 24?
- Famous figures born on June 24 include Duki, Darwin Núñez, Erika Andreeva.
- How many historical events happened on June 24?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on June 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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