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What happened on October 24th?
The United Nations is established
Matthew Jones
October 24, 2024
1945 The United Nations Was Officially Established
On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was officially established to promote global peace, security, and cooperation after the devastation of World War II. As an international body, it aimed to prevent future conflicts, foster diplomacy, and address humanitarian crises worldwide, bringing countries together to work on common global challenges.
This photo shows the Canadian Delegation attending the United Nations Conference on International Organization in their San Francisco hotel headquarters on May 10, 1945, to hear Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King announce Canada's determination to exert every effort to bring the war against Japan to a successful conclusion. Pictured from left to right are C. S. Ritchie, P. E. Renaud, Elizabeth MacCallum, Lucien Moraud, Escott Reid, W. F. Chipman, Lester Pearson, J. H. King, Louis St. Laurent, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, Gordon Graydon, M. J. Coldwell, Cora Casselman, Jean Desy, Hume Wrong, Louis Rasminsky, L. D. Wilgress, M.A. Pope, and R. Chaput.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on October 24:
1970 ─ Salvador Allende's election was confirmed, making him the first Marxist president of Chile and a key figure in Latin American politics.
1962 ─ The Cold War thriller The Manchurian Candidate was released in American theatres, capturing audiences with its tense political themes.
1940 ─ The US implemented the 40-hour workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, standardizing American labor practices.
1929 ─ A record 12,894,650 shares of stock were traded, contributing to the financial turmoil that led to the Great Depression.
1922 ─ Benito Mussolini orchestrated the March on Rome, paving the way for his rise to power and the establishment of a Fascist regime in Italy.
1917 ─ Over 600,000 Italian troops surrendered or retreated during the Battle of Caporetto, a devastating loss in World War I.
1861 ─ The first transcontinental telegram was sent across the United States, revolutionizing communication and connecting the nation.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On October 24, we’re singing to:
Domitian (51) ─ Domitian, a Roman emperor who ruled from 81 to 96 CE, known for his authoritarian reign and significant influence on the Roman Empire's financial reforms and infrastructure.
Drake (1986) ─ Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who rose to global fame with hits like “Hotline Bling” and “God's Plan.” He became one of the most influential figures in modern music.
🪦Who Died Today?
On October 24, we’re saying goodbye to:
Jane Seymour (1537) ─ Queen of England and third wife of King Henry VIII, remembered for giving birth to his only male heir, Edward VI, and dying shortly after childbirth.
Tycho Brahe (1601) ─ Danish astronomer whose precise observations laid the groundwork for modern planetary motion studies and contributed to the foundation of astronomy.
Rosa Parks (2005) ─ US civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her bus seat and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, an iconic figure in the American civil rights movement.
Maureen O’Hara (2015) ─ An Irish-American actress known for her fiery roles in films like The Quiet Man and Miracle on 34th Street. She left a lasting legacy in Hollywood's Golden Age.
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