On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
February 24
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Vietnam War: Led by Ngô Quang Trưởng, South Vietnamese forces recaptured the citadel of Huế.
Wikipedia: Vietnam War
Five men disappeared after attending a college basketball game in Chico, California; the bodies of four of them were discovered months later.
Wikipedia: Yuba County Five
Uganda–Tanzania War: Ugandan government forces fled Masaka as the Tanzania People's Defence Force bombarded and captured the town.
Wikipedia: Uganda–Tanzania War
United Airlines Flight 811 experienced uncontrolled decompression after leaving Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, blowing seats out of the aircraft and killing nine passengers.
Wikipedia: United Airlines Flight 811
At a restaurant in Uherský Brod, Czech Republic, a gunman opened fire in a restaurant, killing eight people before committing suicide.
Wikipedia: Uherský Brod