November 24

    What happened on November 24 in history

    7 events fall on November 24, from 1642 to 1974. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 24

    1. 1642

      Tasman sights Tasmania

      The Dutch navigator reaches the island he names Van Diemen's Land.

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    2. 1859

      On the Origin of Species is published

      The whole print run sells out on the first day.

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    3. 1859

      On the Origin of Species

      The first edition sells out on the day of publication.

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    4. 1963

      Oswald is shot

      Jack Ruby kills the suspect on live television in Dallas.

      Read about March on Washington for Jobs and FreedomPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1971

      D. B. Cooper jumps

      A hijacker parachutes out of a Boeing 727 over Washington state with the ransom.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1974

      Lucy is discovered

      A hominin skeleton 3.2 million years old is found in Ethiopia.

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    7. 1974

      Lucy is found

      Hominin bones 3.2 million years old are uncovered in Ethiopia.

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