On this day in history
What happened on 24 April
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 24 April. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- The Library of Congress was established in Washington, D.C.Cultural
- Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbitScience
- Rana Plaza garment factory collapsed in Savar, BangladeshBangladesh
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.