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.
October 24
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh, were dropped..
Wikipedia: Dương Văn Đức
Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK.
Wikipedia: Falsework
In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day.
Wikipedia: Gender pay gap
The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing.
Wikipedia: 2003 Afro-Asian Games
English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.
Wikipedia: Manchester United F.C.
Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.
Wikipedia: Lam Wing-kee