International observance days, weeks, and months for April 24, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
Events that occurred on April 24 throughout history
Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress.
The Chicago White Stockings open the American League's inaugural season with a win at home. They beat the Cleveland Blues 8-2.
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.