October 24 in History
October 24 is the birthday of Liamani (2008) and the anniversary of the death of Sirikit (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for October 24, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Domitian, Roman emperor was born in AD 51, while Li Yu, Chinese official and chancellor died in 935.
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Famous people born on October 24
Famous people who died on October 24
2024
Amir Abdur-Rahim (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American basketball player and coach (1981–2024)
2022
Leslie Jordan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actor, comedian, writer and singer (1955–2022)
2018
Tony Joe White (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer-songwriter and musician (1943–2018)
2015
Margarita Khemlin (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Margarita Khemlin, Ukrainian-Russian author and critic (born 1960)
2015
Ján Chryzostom Korec (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Slovak Jesuit priest and Roman Catholic cardinal (1924–2015)
2013
Brooke Greenberg (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
First documented case of neotenic complex syndrome (1993–2013)
What happened on October 24
- 2024
A 14 year old resident from Bosanska Krupa, Bosnia and Herzegovina initiated a terrorist attack on the local police station, killing one police officer and injuring another.
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The world's longest sea crossing, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opens for public traffic.
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A French surveillance aircraft flying to Libya crashes on takeoff in Malta, killing all five people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
Three heavily armed terrorists from the Islamic State – Khorasan Province open fire on and eventually suicide bomb a police training centre in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 59 cadets and injuring more than 165 others.
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A driver deliberately crashes into the Oklahoma State Homecoming parade, killing four people and injuring 34.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
The China National Space Administration launches an experimental lunar mission, Chang'e 5-T1, which will loop behind the Moon and return to Earth.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
"Bloody Friday" saw many of the world's stock exchanges experience the worst declines in their history, with drops of around 10% in most indices.
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Chang'e 1, the first satellite in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, is launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
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Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida, resulting in 35 direct and 26 indirect fatalities and causing $20.6B USD in damage.
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Arsenal Football Club loses 2–0 to Manchester United in a match dubbed the Battle of the Buffet, ending their Premier League record 49-match unbeaten streak.
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Concorde makes its last commercial flight.
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Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies.
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The Toronto Blue Jays become the first Major League Baseball team based outside the United States to win the World Series.
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Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti reveals to the Italian parliament the existence of Gladio, the Italian NATO force formed in 1956, intended to be activated in the event of a Warsaw Pact invasion.
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Nezar Hindawi is sentenced to 45 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down by a British court, for the attempted bombing of an El Al flight at Heathrow Airport.
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Editor's picks
Born on October 24
- AD 51 — Domitian, Roman emperor (died 96)
- 1378 — David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay heir to the throne of Scotland (died 1402)
- 1503 — Isabella of Portugal (died 1539)
Died on October 24
- 935 — Li Yu, Chinese official and chancellor
- 996 — Hugh Capet, French king
- 1152 — Jocelin of Soissons, French theologian, philosopher and composer
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for October 24
Quick answers
Who was born on October 24? Liamani (2008), Amon-Ra St. Brown (1999), Daya (singer) (1998).
Who died on October 24? Sirikit (2025), Amir Abdur-Rahim (2024), Abdelaziz Barrada (2024).
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