Argentine President Isabel Perón was overthrown in a military coup
The world's first female president to hold the title independently was ousted by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. This began Argentina's...
March 24 in History
Significant events that happened on this day.
Historical Events
1976
1975
Led Zeppelin released 'Physical Graffiti,' their sixth studio album
The double album featured iconic tracks like 'Kashmir' and 'Trampled Under Foot' and became one of rock's most celebrated releases. All 15 tracks show...
1958
Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army, trading his guitar for a rifle
The King of Rock and Roll became Private Presley at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, with his famous hair shaved off for military regulations. Despite being of...
1955
Tennessee Williams' play 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' premiered on Broadway
The controversial drama about a dysfunctional Southern family opened at the Morosco Theatre and became an instant sensation. It won the Pulitzer Prize...
1934
The U.S. Congress passed the Tydings-McDuffie Act, promising independence to the Philippines
Also known as the Philippine Independence Act, this legislation provided for Filipino independence after a 10-year transition period. The Philippines...
1896
Russian composer Alexander Glazunov conducted the premiere of his ballet 'Raymonda'
The lavish three-act ballet debuted at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg to mixed reviews. While critics found the plot confusing, the...
1882
Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis
MajorThe German physician presented his findings to the Berlin Physiological Society, identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the cause of TB. His discov...
1874
Harry Houdini was born in Budapest, destined to become the world's greatest escape artist
Born Erik Weisz, he emigrated to America at age four and transformed himself into the legendary magician and stunt performer. His death-defying escape...
1765
Britain passed the Quartering Act, forcing American colonists to house British soldiers
The act required colonial assemblies to provide barracks, food, and supplies for British troops stationed in America. Colonists viewed this as another...
1401
Mongol conqueror Timur destroyed Baghdad, killing tens of thousands
Tamerlane's forces sacked the city after a 40-day siege, constructing gruesome pyramids from the skulls of the defeated. The once-great capital of the...
