July 24 in History
What happened on July 24 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on july 24 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on july 24 in history.
?>1974
The Supreme Court rules that President Richard Nixon must surrender the Watergate tapes.
1950
The U.S. Fifth Air Force relocates from Japan to Korea.
1942
The Soviet city of Rostov is captured by German troops.
1941
The U.S. government denounces Japanese actions in Indochina.
1897
African-American soldiers of the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps arrive in St. Louis, Mo., after completing a 40-day bike ride from Missoula, Montana.
1862
The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, dies at the age of 79.
1847
The first members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) arrive in Utah, settling in present-day Salt Lake City.
1791
Robespierre expels all Jacobins opposed to the principles of the French Revolution.
1766
At Fort Ontario, Canada, Ottawa chief Pontiac and William Johnson sign a peace agreement.
1704
Admiral George Rooke takes Gibraltar from the Spanish.
1701
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac establishes Fort Pontchartrain for France at present-day Detroit, Michigan.
1567
Mary, Queen of Scots, is imprisoned and forced to abdicate her throne to her 1-year-old son James VI.
1505
On their way to India, a group of Portuguese explorers sack the city-state of Kilwa.