China launched its Long March 5B rocket carrying the core module of the Tiangong space station. The mission marked a major milestone in China’s independent human spaceflight program.
📍 Wenchang Space Launch Center, China
The European Space Agency launched Sentinel-1B, part of the Copernicus Programme, to monitor Earth's land, ocean, and atmosphere. It contributed significantly to climate research and disaster management.
📍 Kourou Spaceport, French Guiana
On the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, Ireland held national events to honor the rebellion that led to its independence. The commemorations included parades, speeches, and international recognition.
📍 Dublin, Ireland
India declared April 24 as National Panchayati Raj Day to commemorate the 1993 constitutional amendment that empowered local governance through village councils, promoting decentralization and rural democracy.
📍 New Delhi, India
Russian mathematician Grigori Perelman was announced as a recipient of the Fields Medal for solving the Poincaré Conjecture, one of the most important problems in mathematics. He famously declined the award.
📍 Madrid, Spain
South Africa adopted an interim constitution, paving the way for the country’s first multiracial elections. It marked the formal end of apartheid and the beginning of democratic rule.
📍 Cape Town, South Africa
NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Hubble became one of the most significant astronomical tools, revolutionizing humanity’s understanding of the universe.
📍 Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
The final episode of *M*A*S*H*, one of the most acclaimed television series in history, aired in the United Kingdom. The series finale remains among the most-watched TV broadcasts of all time globally.
📍 United Kingdom
World Day for Laboratory Animals is observed annually to advocate for the humane treatment of animals used in scientific and medical testing. It raises awareness about alternatives to animal experimentation.
📍 Global
East and West Germany signed a transit agreement to ease movement between West Berlin and the Federal Republic. The accord was a key step in détente and improving East-West relations during the Cold War.
📍 Berlin, Germany
China successfully launched its first satellite, Dong Fang Hong 1, making it the fifth country to enter space independently. The satellite broadcast a patriotic song and marked a major technological milestone.
📍 Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
Fidel Castro was confirmed for another term as Prime Minister of Cuba, continuing his leadership of the country during the Cold War and reinforcing his position in Latin American geopolitics.
📍 Havana, Cuba
IBM introduced the System/360 mainframe, a revolutionary family of computers that established compatibility across multiple models. It marked a turning point in computing history and enterprise data processing.
📍 New York, United States
U.S. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States, honoring his leadership during World War II and transatlantic alliance.
📍 Washington, D.C., United States
Rwanda became a member of the United Nations following its independence from Belgium. The move marked a significant step in the international recognition of newly decolonized African nations.
📍 New York City, United States
Kuwait officially joined the Arab League, strengthening its diplomatic role in the Middle East shortly after gaining independence from Britain. The move signaled its integration into regional politics.
📍 Cairo, Egypt
The town of Guernica in the Basque region of Spain was bombed by Nazi German and Italian air forces in support of Francisco Franco. The attack inspired Picasso’s famous painting and remains a symbol of civilian suffering in war.
📍 Guernica, Spain
Irish nationalist Joseph Plunkett married Grace Gifford in Kilmainham Gaol just hours before his execution for his role in the Easter Rising. Their story became a symbol of love and sacrifice for Irish independence.
📍 Dublin, Ireland
The Ottoman Empire arrested and later executed hundreds of Armenian intellectuals in Constantinople, marking the beginning of what is widely recognized as the Armenian Genocide. Over 1.5 million Armenians were systematically killed.
📍 Constantinople (Istanbul), Ottoman Empire
The Irish Volunteers smuggled a shipment of arms from Germany through Howth Harbor in preparation for the Easter Rising. The event marked a turning point in Ireland’s path to independence.
📍 Howth, Ireland