24 July - Today in History | इतिहास में दिन - "24 जुलाई " | M J Manjari

 

Day in History - “24 July”       

 

What happened on 24 July in History: 

Someone has rightly said that history is not made in a day! But, one day can bring many changes in history. 

If you're curious about today's historical events, you've come to the right source. Each day presents us with a range of significant occurrences that have shaped both Indian and world history. Today, we commemorate several noteworthy events that have taken place on this very day in the past.

National Thermal Engineer Day 

The day was established by Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) in July 2014. The day recognise the innovation and commitment of the motivated and dedicated electronics and engineering industry.

National Parents’ Day 

National Parents' Day is observed by a large number of families worldwide. The decision to declare the occasion a national holiday was made by the US. In the US, Parents' Day has been celebrated every year since 1995. By approving National Parents' Day as a legal holiday in 1994, President Bill Clinton established the celebration. The bill was introduced by Republican senator Trent Lott.

1915 - In one of the worst maritime disasters in American history, the passenger liner SS Eastland capsized in the Chicago River, killing more than 840 people, in Chicago.

1917 - Beginning of Mata Hari's trial 

Dutch-born dancer and courtesan Mata Hari, whose name became a synonym for the seductive female spy, went on trial this day in 1917, accused of spying for Germany, and was subsequently found guilty and shot by a firing squad.

1923 - The Treaty of Lausanne, the final treaty concluding World War I, was signed at Lausanne, Switzerland.

1969 - Apollo-11 Spacecraft Returned

The Apollo-11 spacecraft returned to Earth. On July 24, after spending more than eight days in space, they came back to Earth and landed in the Pacific Ocean. Apollo 11 was the American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. Apollo 11 returned to Earth on this day in 1969.

2000 - First Indian Woman Grandmaster

S. Vijayalakshmi becomes the first Indian woman Grandmaster. She has won more medals for India in the Chess Olympiads than any other player. Almost all national age group titles, including the senior title, have been won by her.

Famous People's Birthday on July 24

1. 1911 - Pannalal Ghosh

Pandit Pannalal Ghosh, also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh, was an Indian flute player and composer. He was a disciple of Allauddin Khan, and is credited with popularizing the flute as a concert instrument in Hindustani classical music and also the "Pioneer of Indian Classical Flute".

2. 1937 - Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist and editor who worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for acting and making films with patriotic themes, and has been given the nickname Bharat Kumar. He is the recipient of a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, in varied categories.

3. 1945 - Azim Premji

Azim Hashim Premji is an Indian businessman and philanthropist, who was the chairman of Wipro Limited. Premji remains a non-executive member of the board and founder chairman. He is informally known as the Czar of the Indian IT Industry.

This was all about the interesting and intriguing events that occurred on  July 24!

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