On This Day in History
Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Major Events
Every day holds significance in history, and today, August 24, 2024, is no exception:
1932 - Amelia Earhart Solo Flight
American aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
1954 - First Nuclear Submarine Launched
The USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in Connecticut.
1968 - Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon
The Apollo 8 mission became the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon.
Today's Anniversaries and Birthdays
Anniversaries
- 1814 - British forces burn the White House during the War of 1812.
- 1991 - Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as President of the Soviet Union, marking the end of the USSR.
- 2008 - Hurricane Gustav makes landfall in Louisiana, causing widespread damage.
Birthdays
- 1821 - Richard Gatling, inventor of the Gatling gun
- 1952 - Bill Murray, American actor and comedian
- 1968 - Heidi Klum, German supermodel and television personality
Historical Events Database
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