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.