🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 24:

2015 ─ Tragedy struck during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca when a stampede claimed 769 lives. This was one of the deadliest disasters in Mecca’s history.

1993 ─ Norodom Sihanouk was crowned king of Cambodia for the second time and restored the monarchy after years of political upheaval.

1960 ─ The USS Enterprise was launched. This was the debut of the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier by the United States.

1957 ─ Federal troops were sent into Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce desegregation at Central High School in a key moment of the Civil Rights Movement.

1948 ─ Honda Motor Company was officially incorporated and began its rise to become a global leader in automotive manufacturing.

1938 ─ Don Budge won the US Open and completed his historic Grand Slam, the first in tennis history.

1869 ─ Plummeting gold prices triggered the financial panic known as Black Friday and caused chaos in US markets.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 24, we’re singing to:

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896) ─ American novelist known for The Great Gatsby, whose works defined the Jazz Age and continue to be celebrated for their literary brilliance.

Ruhollah Khomeini (1902) ─ Iranian religious leader and revolutionary figure, whose leadership transformed Iran and reshaped its political and religious landscape.

Jim Henson (1936) ─ Legendary puppeteer and creator of the Muppets, whose work revolutionized children's television and remains beloved worldwide.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 24, we’re saying goodbye to:

Dr. Seuss (1991) ─ Beloved author and illustrator, whose iconic children’s books have inspired generations with their playful language and profound lessons.

Mike Webster (2002) ─ Hall of Fame football player, known as one of the greatest centers in NFL history, whose tragic post-career health struggles brought attention to head injuries in sports.

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