1971⚡ Event
D. B. Cooper hijacks airplane
D. B. Cooper parachuted out of a hijacked airplane over the Pacific Northwest on November 24, 1971, after collecting a $200,000 ransom, and disappeared.
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What Happened on November 24?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Marcus Bontempelli
Historical Events on November 24(5)
1976⚡ Event
Earthquake in eastern Turkey
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey on November 24, 1976, destroying 80% of buildings and causing at least 4,000 casualties.
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2009⚡ Event
Avdhela Project launched
The Avdhela Project, an Aromanian digital library and cultural initiative, was launched in Bucharest, Romania, on November 24, 2009.
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2015⚡ Event
Russian Su-24 shot down by Turkish jet
A Russian Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft was shot down by a Turkish fighter jet on November 24, 2015, after allegedly straying into Turkish airspace.
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2023⚡ Event
Hibiscus Rising unveiled in Leeds
Hibiscus Rising, a sculpture commemorating David Oluwale, was unveiled in Leeds on November 24, 2023.
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Famous Birthdays on November 24(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Ivi Adamou
Ivi Adamou is a Cypriot-Greek singer. She represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
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1994🎂 Birth
Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb is an Algerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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1995🎂 Birth
Marcus Bontempelli
Marcus Bontempelli is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League.
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Notable Deaths on November 24(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford was a British novelist. She was known for her best-selling novels, often focusing on the lives of strong women.
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2024🕊️ Death
Breyten Breytenbach
Breyten Breytenbach was a South African-French poet and painter. He was a prominent figure in Afrikaans literature and a critic of apartheid.
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2024🕊️ Death
Helen Gallagher
Helen Gallagher was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She was a veteran of Broadway and television, known for her roles in musicals.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican Hall of Fame reggae singer-songwriter. He is known for hits like 'Many Rivers to Cross' and 'I Can See Clearly Now'.
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2025🕊️ Death
Dharmendra
Dharmendra is an Indian actor, producer, and politician. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema and is considered one of the most successful actors in Bollywood history.
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November 24 in History
November 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 1971 to the present day.
Major Events on November 24
Among the most notable events on November 24: D. B. Cooper hijacks airplane (1971), Earthquake in eastern Turkey (1976), Avdhela Project launched (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 24
Notable figures born on November 24 include Ivi Adamou, Joe Pigott, Nabil Bentaleb. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 24
Remembered figures who died on November 24 include Barbara Taylor Bradford, Breyten Breytenbach, Helen Gallagher. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 24?
- November 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on November 24?
- One of the most notable events on November 24 is: D. B. Cooper hijacks airplane.
- Who was born on November 24?
- Famous figures born on November 24 include Ivi Adamou, Joe Pigott, Nabil Bentaleb.
- How many historical events happened on November 24?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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