June 24

    What happened on June 24 in history

    3 events fall on June 24, from 1374 to 1948. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on June 24

    1. 1374

      A dancing plague strikes Aachen

      Crowds dance uncontrollably in the streets in a documented outbreak.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1509

      Henry VIII is crowned

      The seventeen-year-old king is crowned with Catherine of Aragon.

      Read about Michelangelo Painting the Sistine Chapel CeilingPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    3. 1948

      The Berlin blockade begins

      The Soviet Union cuts land access to West Berlin and the airlift starts.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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