October 24

    What happened on October 24 in history

    5 events fall on October 24, from 1648 to 1964. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 24

    1. 1648

      The Peace of Westphalia

      Treaties end the Thirty Years' War and set a new order of states.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1861

      The transcontinental telegraph

      The line is completed and the Pony Express closes days later.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1929

      Black Thursday

      Panic selling on Wall Street opens the crash of 1929.

      Read about Wall Street Crash of 1929Play the 20th century round

    4. 1945

      The United Nations comes into being

      The charter takes effect once the major powers ratify.

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

    5. 1964

      Zambia becomes independent

      Northern Rhodesia leaves British rule.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

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