September 24

    What happened on September 24 in history

    8 events fall on September 24, from 1789 to 1960. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 24

    1. 1789

      The Supreme Court is created

      The Judiciary Act sets up the federal court system.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1852

      The first powered airship flies

      Henri Giffard steams from Paris to Trappes at six miles an hour.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1852

      The first powered airship

      Henri Giffard flies a steam-driven dirigible from Paris to Trappes.

      Read about The Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, LondonPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1869

      Black Friday on Wall Street

      A gold cornering scheme collapses and ruins investors.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1948

      Honda is founded

      Soichiro Honda incorporates the Motor Company in Hamamatsu.

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

    6. 1957

      Troops go to Little Rock

      Eisenhower federalises the Guard and sends the 101st Airborne to escort nine students.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1960

      The USS Enterprise is launched

      The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier enters the water.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    8. 1960

      The Enterprise is launched

      The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier enters the water at Newport News.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

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