September 24 in History
September 24 is the birthday of Joe Locke (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Milan Panić (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 24, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Vitellius, Roman emperor was born in 15, while Pope Liberius died in 366.
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Famous people born on September 24
Famous people who died on September 24
2025
Sara Jane Moore (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American convicted of presidential assassination attempt (1930–2025)
2015
Alan Moore (war artist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian war artist during World War II
2014
Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English aristocrat and writer (1920–2014)
2014
Christopher Hogwood (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English conductor and musicologist (1941–2014)
2013
Paul Dietzel (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player, coach, and administrator (1924–2013)
2013
Margaret Feilman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian architect, landscape designer, town planner (1921–2013)
2013
Paul Oliver (American football) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player (1984–2013)
2010
Gennady Yanayev (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Vice president of the Soviet Union from 1990 to 1991
1996
Zeki Müren (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Turkish singer, composer, songwriter, actor, and poet (1931–1996)
What happened on September 24
- 2023
NASA's OSIRIS-REx capsule containing samples from the asteroid 101955 Bennu successfully lands back on Earth.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
At least 1,100 people are killed and another 934 wounded after a crush during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
The Mars Orbiter Mission makes India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit, and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Pakistan, killing at least 327 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The G20 summit begins in Pittsburgh with 30 global leaders in attendance.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
South African Airlink Flight 8911 crashes near Durban International Airport in Durban, South Africa, killing the captain and injuring the rest of the crew.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Between 30,000 and 100,000 people take part in anti-government protests in Yangon, Burma, the largest in 20 years.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Hurricane Rita makes landfall in the United States, devastating portions of southwestern Louisiana and extreme southeastern Texas.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Representatives of 71 nations sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at the United Nations.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
The Cambodian monarchy is restored, with Norodom Sihanouk as king.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces, instead of using a ridge route.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1973
Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1972
Japan Airlines Flight 472 lands at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, overrunning the runway and resulting in 11 injuries.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1960
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 24
- 15 — Vitellius, Roman emperor (died 69)
- 936 — 'Adud al-Dawla, Buyid king (died 983)
- 1301 — Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (died 1372)
Died on September 24
- 366 — Pope Liberius
- 768 — Pepin the Short, Frankish king (born 714)
- 887 — Gao Pian, general of the Tang Dynasty (born 821)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 24
Quick answers
Who was born on September 24? Joe Locke (2003), Gaeul (singer) (2002), Nikolas Cruz (1998).
Who died on September 24? Milan Panić (2026), Sara Jane Moore (2025), Pharoah Sanders (2022).
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