March 24th is officially Flatmate’s Day and Tuberculosis Day.
Today marks day 83 of the year, and we have 282 days left of the year.
You’re about to discover some of the most incredible historical events that all happened on this very day, including discoveries, new technologies, disasters and so much more.
Did you know that on this day in 1837, black citizens were given the right to vote in Canada? Unfortunately, racial discrimination meant their exercising of this right was initially impeded.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 24th in history!
What Events Happened On March 24 In History?
2017 Five hundred and sixty people dressed as ghosts, to get a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts.
This was achieved by Mercy School Mounthawk in Tralee, Ireland, to highlight the invisibility of arthritis.
2010 Craig David was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador against tuberculosis (TB) by the World Health Organization.
The choice came after the singer sold more than 13 million albums worldwide to help fund the fight against TB.
2005 The Office, created by Ricky Gervais in the UK, aired its first US season on NBC.
1999 A truck carrying margarine and flour caught fire inside the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
Fire crews were unable to reach the transport truck as vehicles traveling through the tunnel became trapped. Thirty-nine people were killed. Significant changes were made to the tunnel to improve its safety after this.
1993 Carolyn & Eugene Shoemaker and David Levy discovered the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet.
The trio discovered the comet using a rather run-of-the-mill Schmidt telescope while searching the skies for near-earth objects in California. The comet was particularly interesting because it was the first active comet seen orbiting a planet. Even more spectacular was the comet's collision with Jupiter the following year, as it was the first time in history we could directly observe two objects from the Solar System colliding.
1987 The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.
Winners included Janet Jackson, Run-DMC, Cameo, and Gregory Abbott.
1958 Elvis Presley enlisted in the US army.
1900 The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
New York City Mayor Robert Anderson Van Wyck led the groundbreaking ceremony.
1883 The first telephone call was made between New York and Chicago.
1882 Dr. Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium Tuberculosis which is bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB).
At this time in history, TB killed one in every seven people in the US & Europe, and Koch's find went on to help control the disease.
1853 The Provincial Freeman Anti-slavery newspaper was first published in Ontario, Canada.
The publisher, Mary Ann Shadd Cary, became the first black female publisher in North America.
1837 Black citizens were given the right to vote in Canada.
1603 King James VI of Scotland was crowned King James I of England and Ireland.
James' mother was Mary, Queen of Scots, who gave up the Scottish throne to allow him to rule from the young age of thirteen months. James was also the great-great-grandson of King Henry VII, so when Elizabeth I died in 1603 with no rightful heirs, the throne of England and Ireland was left to James. When he became King James of England and Ireland, he remained as King of Scotland, uniting the three nations.
Famous People Born On March 24
If you were born on this day, you share your birthday with Jim Parsons. Find out who else was born on March 24th below!
1965 The Undertaker
American Wrestler
- Age:
- 57 years old
- Born In:
- Texas, USA
1973 Jim Parsons
American Actor
- Age:
- 49 years old
- Born In:
- Texas, USA
1874 Harry Houdini
Hungarian-American Illusionist
- Died On:
- Oct 31, 1926 (Age 52)
- Born In:
- Budapest, Hungary
1974 Alyson Hannigan
American Actress
- Age:
- 48 years old
- Born In:
- Washington D.C., USA
Special Holidays On March 24
Here are some interesting holidays that are celebrated on this day.
Flatmates Day
Flatmates can either make your life hell or become your best friends, so it's important that you be the best flatmate you can be! Gather up your flatmates today and do something special with them; a movie or board games night is always a great bonding experience!
World Tuberculosis Day
Millions of people worldwide die from tuberculosis each year. A tragedy made even greater by the fact that it’s a curable disease. Tuberculosis Day raises awareness of this infection, and you can take part by learning more about TB or donating to help treat it.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Bubble wrap was initially invented to be wallpaper. The creators tried to make plastic wallpaper with a paper backing, but it came out with plastic backing.
March 24 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
For those of you who were born on March 24th, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries send out positive energy into everything and everybody around them. Feeding off this power source can be exhilarating for other signs.
If you were born in March, your birthstone is aquamarine. The aquamarine crystal is believed to bring peace, tranquility, and harmony while keeping one’s mind clear.
People born on this day were likely conceived on or around July 1 in the previous year.
Babies conceived on this day will likely be born around December 15, 2023.
