1929⚡ Event
Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Thursday, occurs. This stock market crash marked the beginning of a prolonged economic downturn worldwide.
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What Happened on October 24?
Discover 18 historical moments on October 24 — 8 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 24(8)
1929⚡ Event
Wall Street Crash of 1929
The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, marked the beginning of a major stock market decline.
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1929⚡ Event
Black Tuesday: Wall Street Crash begins
The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, marked the beginning of a major economic downturn that led to the Great Depression.
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1972⚡ Event
Loddon Bridge construction collapse
Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge. The disaster led to reforms in UK construction practices.
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1975⚡ Event
Icelandic women's strike
Ninety percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day. The strike was a protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices.
economicslaw
2003⚡ Event
Afro-Asian Games open
The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad. The event featured 2,040 athletes from 96 nations.
sports
2004⚡ Event
Manchester United ends Arsenal's unbeaten run
Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet. This victory ended Arsenal's record-breaking unbeaten run.
sports
2015⚡ Event
Lam Wing-kee abducted
Lam Wing-kee, owner of Causeway Bay Books, was abducted by Chinese authorities. His bookstore published political books banned in mainland China.
politics
Famous Birthdays on October 24(5)
Notable Deaths on October 24(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Leslie Jordan
Leslie Jordan was an American actor, writer, and singer.
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October 24 in History
October 24 is home to 18 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1929 to the present day.
Major Events on October 24
Among the most notable events on October 24: Wall Street Crash (1929), Wall Street Crash of 1929 (1929), Black Tuesday: Wall Street Crash begins (1929). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 24
Notable figures born on October 24 include Bron Breakker, Claudia Fragapane, Raye. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 24
Remembered figures who died on October 24 include Leslie Jordan, Amir Abdur-Rahim, Abdelaziz Barrada. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 24?
- October 24 is home to 18 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 24?
- One of the most notable events on October 24 is: Wall Street Crash.
- Who was born on October 24?
- Famous figures born on October 24 include Bron Breakker, Claudia Fragapane, Raye.
- How many historical events happened on October 24?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on October 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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