Today in History- 24th April

Important events and information that happen today in the World and Indian history. Today in History section will help you to enhance General Knowledge along with knowledge in History.

International Events: 24th April
Year	Event
1877	Russian Empire declares war on Ottoman Empire.
1898	United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor.
1953	Winston Churchill was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1967	Astronut Vladimir Komarov died for not opening a parachute on time. He was the first astronut to died in such incident.
1990	Hubble telescope launched into space.
1993	Terrorists hijacked Indian Airlines Flight 427 from Delhi to Srinagar. All 141 passengers were later released safely.
1993	Terrorists hijacked Indian Airlines Flight 427 from Delhi to Srinagar. All 141 passengers were later released safely.