September 24th is officially Cherries Jubilee Day and Punctuation Day.
Today marks the 267th day of the year. We now have only 98 days left until the end of the year.
Everyone who was born on September 24 shares the same zodiac sign, Libra.
You’re about to unearth some incredibly important events that happened in years gone by on September 24th, including historical events, key births and so much more.
Did you know that on this day in 1950, the final two planes of Operation Magic Carpet landed in Israel? This was the transportation of almost 50,000 Jews through a series of airlifts from Yemen to Israel.
Keep reading for more facts about September 24th in history!
What Happened On September 24 In History?
2017
Large pieces of plastic polystyrene was found in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.
The discovery had people scratching their heads how it came to be there just 1,000 miles away from the North Pole.
Source The Guardian
2010
American biographical drama movie “The Social Network” was released at the New York Film Festival.
Source Wikipedia
2007
American Sitcom “Big Bang Theory” premiered on CBS.
The show lasted for 12 seasons and stars such as Jim Parsons and Kunal Nayyar are now some of the most well-paid actors in the world.
Source Wikipedia
1991
American rock band “Nirvana” released their second album called Nevermind.
The album features two of the bands most famous songs "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and "Come as You Are."
Source Wikipedia
1950
Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel which became known as “Operation Magic Carpet.”
Source CIE
1493
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger flet of 17 ships.
Source Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, September 24th 1950, the final two planes of Operation Magic Carpet landed in Israel?