November 24th is Sardines Day and Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day.
Welcome to day 329 of the year folks, there are 37 days remaining in 2024.
November 24 was a varied day in years gone by. Here you’ll learn about inventions, music, crimes, and space that all happened on this day in history.
Did you know that on this day in 1995, Ireland ended its ban on divorce? About two-thirds of registered voters turned out and voted on the issue, with the winning vote being 50.28%.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about November 24th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on November 24 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2023
A four-day ceasefire in Gaza between HAMAS and Israeli forces began.
The first day saw Israel release 39 Palestinians in return for 24 hostages. In addition to the exchange, the ceasefire allowed international aid groups to bring much-needed emergency supplies to Gaza.
2019
Taylor Swift won six awards at the American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Artist of the Decade.
2018
A party boat on Lake Victoria in Uganda capsized and killed 29 people.
The incident was due to the vessel being overloaded with 100 onboard.
2016
An international research team published their discovery of 1,500 new viruses that were in invertebrates in Australia and China.
2012
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video became the most viewed video on YouTube, passing 800 million views.
His music video views passed Justin Bieber’s “Baby.”
1905
Photographer Alfred Stieglitz opened The Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession in Manhattan, New York.
This was a turning point in history for the recognition of art photography. Stieglitz introduced photography to America as an art form, and this gallery gained respect for photography as a medium of making art like oil painting and printmaking.
1859
Charles Darwin published his revolutionary work, On the Origin of Species.
At its time of writing, Darwin’s claim that all life as we know it descended from a set of common ancestors was laughed at by many. It wasn’t until the 20th century that Darwin’s theories were taken as seriously as he would have wanted.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you share your birthday with Katherine Heigl. Find out who else was born on November 24th below!
1998
Peyton Meyer
American
Actor
Age:
25 years old
Born In:
Nevada, USA
1990
Sarah Hyland
American
Actress
Age:
33 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1978
Katherine Heigl
American
Actress
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Washington D.C., USA
1977
Colin Hanks
American
Actor
Age:
46 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, November 24th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1946
1991
Freddie Mercury
British
Singer
1946
1991
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British singer born on September 5, 1946. He died on this day in 1991, at age 45 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
Died On:
Nov 24, 1991 (Age 45)
Died In:
England, UK
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on Nov 24.
1906
I believe that our Heavenly Father invented man because he was disappointed in the monkey.
Mark Twain
American Writer
Special Holidays
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
National Sardines Day
Some people are put off by how oily sardines are, but all that oil is incredibly good for you. In fact, Sardines are one of the best fish out there; they’re healthy, they’re cheap, and they’re sustainable! So cook up something with sardines today, and your body is sure to thank you!
Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day
We can’t all be the best violinist, the fastest runner, or the strongest person in the world. While we like to think that we’re all so alike, it’s our differences that make us special! Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day is all about finding that one thing you do well and being proud of it!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Nebraska’s official state slogan is “Nebraska: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.”
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Sagittarius.
People born Sagittarians tend to be optimistic and are very trusting of others. Sagittarians like to believe those around them and will take everyone on their own merits.
Topaz is the birthstone given to people born in November. The Topaz birthstone provides great strength and protection from a range of common illnesses.
People born on Nov 24 were likely conceived the same year on March 3.
The due date for babies conceived on this day is around August 17th, 2025.
