Historical Events on July 24: A Chronicle of Yesteryears
July 24: A Day of Historical Significance
July 24 has been a day of historical milestones, marking events in exploration, politics, leadership, and culture.
In 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots abdicated in favour of her one-year-old son, who became James VI. This significant event marked the end of her reign and the beginning of a new era for Scotland.
Fast forward to 1810, and we find ourselves in Portugal, where 24,000 French soldiers attacked 5,000 British Light Division soldiers near Almeida. The British soldiers, positioned on the wrong side of the river Coa, narrowly escaped being cut off.
In 1621, George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, had a tragic hunting accident. He accidentally shot and killed Peter Hawkins, a gamekeeper. Despite being acquitted, the incident significantly damaged his reputation and authority.
The year 1847 saw Brigham Young leading Mormon pioneers to settle in Utah's Salt Lake Valley. This event marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Mormon community in the United States.
In 1866, Tennessee became the first state readmitted to the Union after the Civil War. This event marked a significant step towards the reunification of the United States.
The year 1911 was a significant one for exploration, as American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the site of Machu Picchu in Peru. At the time, the discovery was virtually unknown to the outside world.
Operation Gomorrah, a week-long bombing offensive against Hamburg in 1943, had devastating consequences. The firestorm resulting from the operation took the lives of about 40,000 people and almost completely destroyed the city.
Martin van Buren, the eighth president of the United States, was the first to be born an American citizen. However, it's worth noting that he did not die on July 24.
The rediscovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and the tragic capsizing of the SS Eastland in Chicago in 1915, resulting in over 800 deaths, are other notable events on July 24.
In 1969, the Apollo 11 crew safely returned to Earth after the first moon landing, and in 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Nixon must turn over the Watergate tapes.
These events highlight a range of historical milestones that make July 24 a significant date in history.
On July 24, politics saw the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1567, marking the end of her reign and the beginning of a new era for Scotland. General-news highlights include the discovery of Machu Picchu by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911, an event that was virtually unknown to the outside world at the time.
