In History, Today on October 24

The Peace of Westphalia was signed, ending the Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire and the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Dutch Republic. This series of treaties marked the beginning of the modern state system in Europe.

William Lassell discovered Ariel and Umbriel, two moons of Uranus.

The world's first soccer club, Sheffield F.C., was founded in Sheffield, England.

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 began, marking the start of the Great Depression. Known as Black Thursday, it saw a massive sell-off of shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

The United Nations officially came into existence when its charter was ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and the majority of other signatories.

A camera on board the V-2 No. 13 rocket took the first photograph of Earth from outer space.

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which later evolved into the World Trade Organization (WTO), was signed by 23 nations to promote international trade by reducing or eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs or quotas.

The Yom Kippur War ended with a ceasefire between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria, following intense diplomatic efforts by the United States and the Soviet Union.

The Concorde makes its last commercial flight, ending an era of supersonic passenger travel.

Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida, causing widespread damage and becoming one of the most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic basin.

Bloody Friday occurs as many of the world's stock exchanges experience the worst declines in their histories, marking a significant point in the global financial crisis.

The United Nations announces that the world population has reached 7 billion, highlighting challenges related to sustainability and resource distribution.

The World Health Organization declares Nigeria free of Ebola virus transmission after a successful containment effort.

The first all-female spacewalk is conducted by NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, marking a milestone in space exploration.

The United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is ratified by the 50th country, allowing it to enter into force in January 2021.

Rishi Sunak becomes the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the first person of Indian descent to hold the office.