Days Until October 24th
About October 24th
October 24th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. October 24, 1929 became 'Black Thursday,' marking the beginning of the Great Depression with the stock market losing 11% at opening. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next October 24th, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
October 24, 1929 became 'Black Thursday,' marking the beginning of the Great Depression with the stock market losing 11% at opening
People born on October 24th are Scorpio, known for their intensity, passion, and mysterious nature
This is day 297 of the year (298 in leap years), with 68 days remaining until New Year's Eve
Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel on October 24, 1901, at age 63
The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, when the UN Charter entered into force
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
United Nations Day is celebrated globally on October 24th, commemorating the founding of the UN in 1945
World Development Information Day is observed on October 24th to highlight the importance of information in development
Many communities honor Rosa Parks' legacy, who passed away on October 24, 2005, as a civil rights icon
October 24th marks a time when financial institutions reflect on the lessons of the 1929 crash
Fall harvest celebrations continue with pumpkin festivals and autumn markets throughout October
📜 Historical Events on This Day
The United Nations officially came into existence when the UN Charter entered into force
'Black Thursday' stock market crash began, with 12.9 million shares traded and the market losing 11% of its value
Annie Edson Taylor, age 63, became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive
Chartres Cathedral was dedicated in France in the presence of King Louis IX
The Peace of Westphalia was signed, ending the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War in Europe
The first transcontinental telegraph message was sent across the United States, rendering the Pony Express obsolete
The 40-hour workweek went into effect in the United States under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Women in Iceland went on strike for gender equality, with 90% participating in the 'Women's Day Off'
The Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win baseball's World Series
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks died at age 92 in Detroit, Michigan
Why Count Down to October 24th?
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