A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
March 24: Day of the Week
March 24, 2024 was the 84th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 282 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Sunday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is dimanche.
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Here’s the March calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for this month. Jade is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
March 24: This Day in History
March 24th is the 365th and last day of the year in many European implementations of the Julian calendar.
March 24 Historical Event(s)
1765
American Revolutionary War: The Kingdom of Great Britain passes the Quartering Act that requires the Thirteen Colonies to house British troops.
1829
Catholic Emancipation: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, allowing Catholics to serve in Parliament.
1832
In Hiram, Ohio a group of men beat, tar and feather Mormon leader Joseph Smith, Jr.
1869
The last of Titokowaru’s forces surrendered to the New Zealand government, ending his uprising.
1896
A. A. Popov makes the first radio signal transmission in history.
1933
The Enabling Act of 1933 is passed by the German Reichstag, allowing Adolf Hitler to gain plenary power.
1934
U.S. Congress passes the Tydings-McDuffie Act allowing the Philippines to become a self-governing commonwealth.
1973
Kenyan athlete Kip Keino defeats Jim Ryun at the first-ever professional track meet in Los Angeles, California.
1998
A tornado sweeps through Dantan in India killing 250 people and injuring 3000 others.
1999
Kosovo War: NATO commences air bombardment against Yugoslavia, marking the first time NATO has attacked a sovereign country.
Who were born on March 24?
1782
Orest Kiprensky, Russian painter (d. 1836)
1828
Horace Gray, American jurist and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States (d. 1902)
1897
Wilhelm Reich, Austrian-born psychotherapist (d. 1957)
1926
Desmond Connell, Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin
1935
Peter Bichsel, Swiss writer
1936
David Suzuki, Canadian scientist and environmentalist
1960
Nena, German pop singer
1979
Emraan Hashmi, Indian actor
1979
Periklis Iakovakis, Greek athlete
1989
Aziz Shavershian, Australian body-builder (d. 2011)
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters OHOYIZUI? Check your answers here: Word scramble OHOYIZUI. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
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