A Brief History
This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on October 24th. For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event.
Digging Deeper
On October 24, 1260, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres was dedicated.
On October 24th, 1537, in a cruel twist of fate, Queen Jane Seymour died of complications following childbirth after having just 12 days earlier provided Henry VIII with his much longed-for son and heir.
On October 24, 1871, a number of Chinese immigrants to the United States (perhaps 17 to 20) were lynched in Los Angeles, California, the victims hanged by the neck until dead by a mob of White and Hispanic Americans.
On October 24, 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became the first confirmed person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel on her 63rd birthday!
On October 24, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange suffered the catastrophic day of losses known as Black Thursday, the day that for all intents and purposes started the Great Depression.
On October 24, 1957, the US Air Force combined the proposals of three companies to develop a rocket powered spaceplane that was to perform multiple military roles, including bombing, reconnaissance, and research.
On October 24, 1990, the Italian Prime Minister addressed the Italian parliament about the existence of Operation Gladio, a NATO program in Italy and other countries, even some non-treaty nations, whereby a secret army would wage guerrilla war against the Soviets should they overrun any of these countries.
On October 24, 2017, rock and roll and New Orleans jazz pioneer Antoine “Fats” Domino died.
On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, drama fans had their chance to be among the first in Cleveland to see Goodbye Christopher Robin before it opened in theaters on October 27, 2017.
On October 24, 2018, Americans had just two days to wait for the latest action-adventure movie showcasing brave and capable American heroes saving the world, a submarine based thriller featuring almost super-hero-like Navy Seals.
On October 24, 2025, American black comedy thriller film Bugonia was released in theaters in the United States by Focus Features.
Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: Which event that occurred on today’s date would you like to learn more about?
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Andrews, John and Matt Baker. Timeline of World History. Thunder Bay Press, 2020.
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