September 24

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2017

Large pieces of plastic polystyrene were found in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.

2014

The Indian Space Research Organization's Mars Orbiter Mission probe reached Mars' orbit after 298 days.

2012

China banned all literature from Japan or by Japanese authors.

2010

The American biographical drama movie 'The Social Network' was released at the New York Film Festival.

2007

The American Sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory', premiered on CBS.

1991

American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.

1984

Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'

1976

Theatrical 'Oh! Calcutta!' opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.

1952

KFC opened its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.

1950

Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet.

1946

Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, was founded.

1841

The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.

1789

The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act.

1493

Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.