July 24

    What happened on July 24 in history

    3 events fall on July 24, from 1534 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 24

    1. 1534

      Cartier claims Canada for France

      He plants a cross at Gaspé on the Gulf of St Lawrence.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1911

      Machu Picchu is brought to world attention

      Hiram Bingham is led to the Inca site by local farmers.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1969

      Apollo 11 splashes down

      The crew returns to the Pacific and enters quarantine.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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