August 24 is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 129 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 24th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 24.

Discover what happened on August 24 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - August 24: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Florida. The Category 5 storm, which had already caused extensive damage in the Bahamas, caused $26.5 billion in US damages, caused 65 deaths, …

From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the first "Gainesville Ripper" murders, see what happened on August 24th throughout history.

August 24: Alaric I sacks Rome, the British capture Washington, D.C, Vesuvius erupts and other important events, birthdays, deaths and photos from August 24th.

August 24 is celebrated each year as Independence Day in Ukraine. The North Atlantic Treaty, which established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental …

Jul 3, 2024 · In this article, we explore 20 notable events that occurred on August 24, arranged chronologically, offering a snapshot of the diverse and impactful occurrences that have left …

On August 24, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted destroying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Read about other events from this day in history.