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What happened on April 24th?
North Korea issued a defiant statement on nuclear proliferation
Matthew Jones
April 24, 2025
2003 North Korea Declares Possession of Nuclear Weapons
On April 24, 2003, North Korean officials informed US diplomats that the country had developed nuclear weapons and resumed its plutonium production program. The announcement heightened tensions with the United States and its allies, fueling concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional security. This declaration marked a critical moment in North Korea’s ongoing standoff with the international community over its nuclear ambitions.
The photo shows a North Korean soldier.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on April 24:
2005 — Pope Benedict XVI formally assumed the papacy in a grand ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica, succeeding John Paul II.
1967 — Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov died when Soyuz 1 crashed upon reentry, marking the first fatality during a space mission.
1949 — Communist forces led by Mao Zedong captured Nanking (Nanjing), forcing the Nationalist government to retreat to Guangzhou.
1916 — Irish revolutionaries launched the Easter Rising in Dublin, seizing government buildings in a bid to end British rule.
1898 — Spain declared war on the United States after rejecting an ultimatum to withdraw from Cuba, triggering the Spanish-American War.
1877 — Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire after rising tensions over the treatment of Slavs in the Balkans.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On April 24, we’re singing to:
Barbra Streisand (1942) — American singer, actress, and filmmaker known for her powerful vocals, acclaimed films such as Funny Girl, and career spanning over six decades.
Sachin Tendulkar (1973) — Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the sport’s history, who has numerous records in international cricket to his name.
Kelly Clarkson (1982) — American singer-songwriter and first American Idol winner, known for her powerful voice and hits such as “Since U Been Gone.”
🪦Who Died Today?
On April 24, we’re saying goodbye to:
Daniel Defoe (1731) — English writer and journalist best known for his novel Robinson Crusoe, a cornerstone of adventure literature.
Crowfoot (1890) — Blackfoot chief and diplomat instrumental in negotiating peace between Indigenous nations and the Canadian government.
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