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What happened today in history (March 24): The Peace of Boulogne was signed between France and England, Roger Williams was granted a charter to colonize Rhode Island, Canada granted black citizens the right to vote election, and much more

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Today in History, March 24: Just as every day is different, the historical significance it carries is also different. So, to let you know about the importance of this day, we are here with another article. Let’s start by knowing some historical facts and gradually move further. Today is the day Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a 21-day lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19 and Bhutan officially became a democratic country. Read the full article to know more about such events.

Historical events on this day

In 1550, the Peace of Boulogne was signed between England and France.
In 1629, the first gaming laws were passed in the American colonies by the state of Virginia.
In 1664, Roger Williams was granted the privilege of settling in Rhode Island
In 1815, the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston was founded.
In 1837, Canada’s black citizens were given the right to vote.
In 1993, Ezer Weizman was elected president of Israel.
2007. The Australian Labor Party was reinstated after the New South Wales state election.
In 2008, the first general election was held in Bhutan, turning it into a full-fledged democracy.
In 2013, more than 17 soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Pakistan.
In 2020, Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in India to control the spread of COVID 19

Sports event today

In 1927, chess champion José Raúl Capablanca won the 33-day Chess Tournament.
In 1962, Cincinnati defeated Ohio 71-59 in the 24th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
In 1981, Bombay defeated Delhi by innings and 46 runs to win the Ranji Cricket Trophy.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1941, American trombone player Glenn Miller began work on his first film “Sun Valley Serenade”.
In 1980, a show with Ted Koppel as host called “Nightline with Ted Koppel” premiered on ABC.
In 1986, William Hurt and Geraldine Page won an Oscar for the film “Out of Africa” at the 58th Academy Awards.

Notable deaths on this day

S.No	Year of death	Personality
first	1603	Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 to 1603. Often called the Virgin Queen, her 45-year reign turned out to be a glorious period in English history.
2	2016	Garry Shandling is a famous American comedian and actor best known for his shows ‘It’s Garry Shandling’s Show’ and ‘The Larry Sanders Show’.
3	2016	Johan Cruyff was a Dutch footballer remembered as one of the best footballers of all time. He is on the list of one of the outstanding players who led the Netherlands to the FIFA World Cup final in 1974.
4	2020	Manu Dibango is a musician and songwriter who also plays the saxophone. Dibango is best known for his single “Soul Makossa” released in 1972.
5	2021	Jessica Walter is an American actress who took acting training at ‘Neighborhood Playhouse Theater School’ in New York. Walter is best known for her films such as Keep the Change and Play Misty for Me.

Famous birthdays on this day

S.No	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1930	Steve McQueen was an American actor famous in the 1960s and 70s. He is best known for films such as ‘The Great Escape’, Bullitt’ and ‘The Sand Pebbles.
2	1954	Donna Pescow is an American actress and director who plays influential roles on the small screen. She was a part of many famous series like ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Even Stevens’.
3	1965	The Undertaker is an American professional wrestler, globally recognized as one of the greatest wrestlers ever. He started his wrestling career with ‘World Championship Wrestling’ (WCCW) in 1984.
4	1973	Jim Parsons, originally known as James Joseph Parsons is an American actor best known for his role as ‘Sheldon Cooper’ in the popular sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
5	1974	Alyson Hannigan is one of the most loved American actresses who is most recognized for her role as ‘Lily’ in the sitcom, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and ‘American Pie series’.
6	1990	Starlin De Jesus Castro is a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on March 24. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 24)?

The Peace of Boulogne was signed between France and England, Roger Williams was granted a charter to occupy Rhode Island, Canada granted black citizens the right to vote, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (March 24)?

The Undertaker, Jim Parsons, Alyson Hannigan and many other famous people were born on this day.

What sporting events happened today?

Cincinnati defeated Ohio 71-59 in 24th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, Bombay beat Delhi by innings and 46 runs to win Ranji Cricket Trophy and more

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