1964⚡ Event
Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act
Royal assent was given to Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act on March 24, 1964. The act detailed the design of the province's official flag.
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What Happened on March 24?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on March 24(5)
1980⚡ Event
Assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero
Archbishop Óscar Romero was assassinated while celebrating Mass in San Salvador on March 24, 1980. This occurred one day after he pleaded with soldiers to stop government repression.
religionpoliticslaw
2006⚡ Event
Hannah Montana premiere
The television series Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus as a teenage girl with a secret pop star identity, premiered on March 24, 2006.
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2008⚡ Event
Bhutan's first National Assembly election
The Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party, led by Jigme Thinley, won 45 out of 47 seats in Bhutan's first National Assembly election on March 24, 2008.
politics
2015⚡ Event
Germanwings Flight 9525 crash
The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 deliberately crashed the aircraft in the French Alps on March 24, 2015. All 150 people on board were killed in the mass murder-suicide.
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Birthdays on March 24(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Ethel Cain
Ethel Cain is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and model.
musicentertainment
1999🎂 Birth
Katie Swan
Katie Swan, an English tennis player, was born on March 24, 1999.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Clara Burel
Clara Burel, a French tennis player, was born on March 24, 2001.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Gonzalo García
Gonzalo García, a Spanish footballer, was born on March 24, 2004.
sports
Deaths on March 24(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Dagny Carlsson
Dagny Carlsson was a Swedish blogger and influencer.
entertainmenttechnology
2023🕊️ Death
Gordon Moore
Gordon Moore was an American businessman, engineer, and co-founder of Intel Corporation.
technologyeconomics
2023🕊️ Death
Pradeep Sarkar
Pradeep Sarkar was an Indian writer and director.
entertainmentliterature
2024🕊️ Death
Lou Whittaker
Lou Whittaker was an American mountaineer, mountain guide, and businessman.
exploration
2025🕊️ Death
Dick Carlson
Dick Carlson was an American journalist and diplomat.
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March 24 in History
March 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 March 24
Examples currently recorded for March 24 include Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act (1964), Assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero (1980), Hannah Montana premiere (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on March 24
People recorded as born on March 24 include Christopher Briney, Ethel Cain, Katie Swan. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 24
Remembered figures who died on March 24 include Dagny Carlsson, Gordon Moore, Pradeep Sarkar. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 24?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 24?
- One event currently recorded for March 24 is: Prince Edward Island's Provincial Flag Act.
- Who was born on March 24?
- People recorded as born on March 24 include Christopher Briney, Ethel Cain, Katie Swan.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 24.
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