What Happened on January 24?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 24
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 24, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: British Grand Fleet battle cruisers under Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty engage Rear-Admiral Franz von Hipper's battle cruisers in the Battle of Dogger Bank.
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Scouting
Year:
1908
The first Boy Scout troop is organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell.
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Second Boer War
Year:
1900
Second Boer War: Boers stop a British attempt to break the Siege of Ladysmith in the Battle of Spion Kop.
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Matthias Corvinus
Year:
1458
Matthias Corvinus is elected King of Hungary.
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Council of Florence
Year:
1438
The Council of Basel suspends Pope Eugene IV.
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Larry Nassar
Year:
2018
Former doctor Larry Nassar is sentenced up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of using his position to sexually abuse female gymnasts.
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Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Year:
1933
The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the beginning and end of terms for all elected federal offices.
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United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia
Year:
1859
The United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (later named Romania) is formed as a personal union under the rule of Domnitor Alexandru Ioan Cuza.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 24
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 24, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ray Stevens
Year of birth:
1939
Ray Stevens, American singer-songwriter and actor
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Renate Boy
Year of birth:
1939
Renate Garisch-Culmberger, German shot putter (died 2023)
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Julius Hemphill
Year of birth:
1938
Julius Hemphill, American saxophonist and composer (died 1995)
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Wilhelm Henzen
Year of birth:
1816
Wilhelm Henzen, German philologist and epigraphist (died 1887)
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Doug Kershaw
Year of birth:
1936
Doug Kershaw, American fiddle player and singer
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Joachim Gauck
Year of birth:
1940
Joachim Gauck, German pastor and politician, 11th President of Germany
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Vito Acconci
Year of birth:
1940
Vito Acconci, American designer (died 2017)
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Gary Hart (wrestler)
Year of birth:
1942
Gary Hart, American wrestler and manager (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 24
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 24, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Alfred Carlton Gilbert
Year of death:
1961
Alfred Carlton Gilbert, American pole vaulter and businessman, founded the A. C. Gilbert Company (born 1884)
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Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar
Year of death:
1962
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar, Turkish author, poet, and scholar (born 1901)
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Stanley Lord
Year of death:
1962
Stanley Lord, English naval captain (born 1877)
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Edwin Fischer
Year of death:
1960
Edwin Fischer, Swiss pianist and conductor (born 1886)
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Morris Alexander
Year of death:
1946
Morris Alexander, South African politician (born 1877)
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Maximilian Bircher-Benner
Year of death:
1939
Maximilian Bircher-Benner, Swiss physician, created Muesli (born 1867)
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John Burns
Year of death:
1943
John Burns, English trade union leader and politician, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (born 1858)
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André Lhote
Year of death:
1962
André Lhote, French sculptor and painter (born 1885)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 24
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 24 around the world.
January 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities
Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities (Romania)
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Alasitas
Feast of Our Lady of Peace (Roman Catholic Church), and its related observances: Feria de Alasitas (La Paz)
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National Girl Child Day
National Girl Child Day (India)
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Babylas of Antioch
Christian feast day: Babylas of Antioch
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Martyrs of Pratulin
Christian feast day: Pratulin Martyrs (Greek Catholic Church)
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Cadoc
Christian feast day: Cadoc (Wales)
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Francis de Sales
Christian feast day: Francis de Sales
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