September 24 in History

Historical Events on September 24

1789 The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act which creates the office of the United States Attorney General and the federal judiciary system, and orders the composition of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1846 Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.

1852 The first airship powered by (a steam) engine, created by Henri Giffard, travels 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Trappes.

1906 U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.

1932 Gandhi and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables).

1950 Forest fires black out the sun over portions of Canada and New England. A blue moon is seen as far away as Europe.

1957 President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends 101st Airborne Division troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce desegregation.

1993 The Cambodian monarchy is restored, with Norodom Sihanouk as king.

2015 At least 1,100 people are killed and another 934 wounded after a stampede during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

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Famous Birthdays on September 24

1755 John Marshall

1896 F. Scott Fitzgerald

1902 Ruhollah Khomeini

1981 Ryan Briscoe

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Famous Deaths on September 24

1180 Manuel I Komnenos

1541 Paracelsus

1834 Pedro I of Brazil

1991 Dr. Seuss

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