🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 24:

2008 — Bhutan completed its transition to a constitutional monarchy as it held its first democratic elections for the National Assembly.

2002 — Denzel Washington and Halle Berry became the second and third African Americans to win Academy Awards for best actor and best actress for their roles in Training Day and Monster's Ball.

1999 — A devastating fire broke out in the Mont Blanc Tunnel, killing 39 people and causing extensive damage to the vital transportation route connecting France and Italy.

1989 — The Exxon Valdez oil spill released over 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound, causing one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in US history.

1944 — More than 75 Allied prisoners of war escaped from a German POW camp in Sagan, leading to a dramatic manhunt during World War II.

1882 — Robert Koch, a German physician, announced his groundbreaking discovery of the tubercle bacillus, proving its role in causing tuberculosis.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 24, we’re singing to:

Harry Houdini (1874) — Hungarian-American magician, escape artist, and illusionist renowned for his daring escape acts and his influence on the world of magic.

Steve McQueen (1930) — American actor and cultural icon known for his roles in Bullitt, The Great Escape, and The Thomas Crown Affair, earning him the title "King of Cool."

Jessica Chastain (1977) — American actress and producer acclaimed for her roles in Zero Dark Thirty, The Help, and Molly's Game, winning numerous awards for her performances.

Peyton Manning (1976) — American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, known for his two Super Bowl victories and numerous records in the NFL.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 24, we’re saying goodbye to:

Elizabeth I (1603) — Queen of England and Ireland whose reign, known as the Elizabethan Era, included the English Renaissance, an age of English cultural flourishing and naval dominance.

Mary Ann Cotton (1873) — British serial killer convicted of poisoning her children, husbands, and lovers, becoming one of Britain’s most notorious female criminals.

Mary of Teck (1953) — Queen consort of King George V, known for her support of the monarchy during the First World War and her role as a beloved figure in British royal history.

Jessica Walter (2021) — American actress celebrated for her iconic roles in Arrested Development and Play Misty for Me, leaving a lasting impact on both television and film.

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