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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for April 24, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for April.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on April 24 throughout history
Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress.
The Chicago White Stockings open the American League's inaugural season with a win at home. They beat the Cleveland Blues 8-2.
Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies during the re-entry of the Soyuz 1. The controversial mission was launched under questionable conditions, and Komarov may have known his death was imminent.
