Birthdays & Historical Events – April 24

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Historical Events on April 24

Events that occurred on April 24 throughout history

1800

Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress

Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress.

1901

The Chicago White Stockings open the American League's

The Chicago White Stockings open the American League's inaugural season with a win at home. They beat the Cleveland Blues 8-2.

1967

Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies during the re-entry of the Soyuz 1

Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies during the re-entry of the Soyuz 1. The controversial mission was launched under questionable conditions, and Komarov may have known his death was imminent.