March 24

    What happened on March 24 in history

    3 events fall on March 24, from 1603 to 1989. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on March 24

    1. 1603

      Elizabeth I dies

      The Tudor line ends and James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England.

      Read about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, LondonPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1882

      The tuberculosis bacillus is identified

      Robert Koch announces the cause of a disease killing one European in seven.

      Read about Statue of Liberty's Arm on Display in ManhattanPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1989

      The Exxon Valdez runs aground

      An oil tanker spills into Prince William Sound, Alaska.

      Play the 20th century round

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