According to legend, the Greeks entered Troy using the Trojan Horse, leading to the fall of the city.
In History, Today on April 24
Today we explore events from the year 1184 to the year 2018. Events span the globe, from the countries of Turkey, France, United States, Ottoman Empire, Vatican City, Russia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Canada.
1184
Troy, Turkey
1558
Paris, France
Mary, Queen of Scots, married the French Dauphin, Francis, who later became King Francis II of France.
1704
Boston, United States
The first regular newspaper in the United States, the Boston News-Letter, was published.
1800
Washington, D.C., United States
The United States Library of Congress was established.
1877
, Russia
Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) began as Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
1915
Constantinople, Ottoman Empire
The Armenian Genocide began with the arrest of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople.
1916
Dublin, Ireland
The Easter Rising began in Dublin, Ireland, as Irish republicans launched an armed insurrection against British rule.
1953
London, United Kingdom
Winston Churchill was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1990
Cape Canaveral, United States
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space by the Space Shuttle Discovery.
2004
Washington, D.C., United States
The United States lifts economic sanctions on Libya after the country renounces its weapons of mass destruction programs.
2005
Vatican City, Vatican City
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as Pope Benedict XVI, succeeding Pope John Paul II.
2013
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Rana Plaza building collapses in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing over 1,100 people in one of the deadliest garment factory accidents in history.
2018
Toronto, Canada
A van attack occurs in Toronto, Canada, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuring 16 others.