On this day: 24 October

Selected events and births on 24 October, from Wikipedia’s “On this day”.

Events

• 1851 – Umbriel and Ariel, the third- and fourth-largest moons of Uranus, were discovered by William Lassell. Read more: Umbriel Ariel (moon) Moons of Uranus
• 1885 – The Russian ship Dmitry ran aground in Whitby, an incident that inspired the arrival of Count Dracula to England in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel (cover pictured). Read more: Russian ship Dmitry Count Dracula Bram Stoker
• 1889 – Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, gave a speech in which he called for the federation of the six Australian colonies. Read more: Henry Parkes Colony of New South Wales Tenterfield Oration
• 1931 – The George Washington Bridge, connecting Manhattan, New York City, to Fort Lee, New Jersey, and today the world's busiest motor-vehicle bridge, was dedicated. Read more: George Washington Bridge Manhattan Fort Lee, New Jersey
• 1945 – The Charter of the United Nations entered into force after being ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of the other signatories. Read more: Charter of the United Nations Permanent members of the United Nations Security Council
• 1949 – The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City. Read more: Headquarters of the United Nations
• 1975 – In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day. Read more: Gender pay gap 1975 Icelandic women's strike
• 2003 – The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing. Read more: 2003 Afro-Asian Games Hyderabad

Born on this day

• 1949 – Keith Rowley, Trinidadian volcanologist and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Read more: Keith Rowley List of prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago
• 1954 – Malcolm Turnbull, Australian journalist and politician, 29th Prime Minister of Australia Read more: Malcolm Turnbull Prime Minister of Australia
• 1959 – Annette Vilhelmsen, Danish educator and politician, Danish Minister of Social Affairs Read more: Annette Vilhelmsen Ministry of Social Affairs (Denmark)
• 1972 – Jeremy Wright, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales Read more: Jeremy Wright Attorney General for England and Wales
• 1996 – Jaylen Brown, American basketball player Read more: Jaylen Brown
• 1996 – Rafael Devers, Dominican baseball player Read more: Rafael Devers
• 1997 – Bron Breakker, American wrestler Read more: Bron Breakker
• 1997 – Claudia Fragapane, English gymnast Read more: Claudia Fragapane
• 1997 – Raye, British singer-songwriter Read more: Raye
• 1998 – Daya, American singer Read more: Daya (singer)
• 1999 – Amon-Ra St. Brown, American football player Read more: Amon-Ra St. Brown
• 2008 – Liamani, American singer and actress Read more: Liamani

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