April 24

What happened on April 24 in history

3 events fall on April 24, from 1184 to 1990. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on April 24

  1. 1184

    The traditional fall of Troy

    The date calculated by ancient chronographers for the sack of the city.

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  2. 1916

    The Easter Rising begins

    Volunteers seize the General Post Office and proclaim an Irish republic.

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  3. 1990

    The Hubble Space Telescope is launched

    Discovery carries the telescope to orbit, flawed mirror and all.

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