On this day in history
What happened on 24 June
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 24 June. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Inti Raymi, ancient Incan Festival of the Sun, celebrated in PeruCultural
- Battle of Bannockburn — Scottish victory for independenceWorld
- First UFO sighting reported by Kenneth Arnold near Mount RainierWorld
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.