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This day in history
October 24
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2015
Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities. Lam Wing-kee →
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2004
English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run. Manchester United F.C. →
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2003
The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing. 2003 Afro-Asian Games →
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1975
In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day. Gender pay gap →
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1972
Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK. Falsework →
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1964
Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh, were dropped. Dương Văn Đức →
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1949
The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City. Headquarters of the United Nations →
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1945
The Charter of the United Nations entered into force after being ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of the other signatories. Charter of the United Nations →
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1944
World War II: The Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the heaviest and most powerfully armed ever constructed, was sunk by American aircraft during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. World War II →
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1931
The George Washington Bridge (pictured), connecting Manhattan, New York City, to Fort Lee, New Jersey, and today the world's busiest motor-vehicle bridge, was dedicated. George Washington Bridge →
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1930
The Pacification Junta deposed Brazillian president Washington Luís, ending the Brazilian Revolution of 1930. Brazilian military junta of 1930 →
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1929
On "Black Thursday", the New York Stock Exchange lost 11 percent of its value at the opening bell on very heavy trading, marking the beginning of the Great Depression. Wall Street crash of 1929 →