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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 gave black citizens the right to vote, and many more .

Undertaker’s birthday.

Today in History, March 24: Just as each day is different, so is the historical significance it has. So, to tell you the importance of this day we are here with another article. Let’s start by knowing some of the historical facts and little by little we move forward. 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 democracy. Read the full article for more such events.

Historical events on this day

In 1550 the Peace of Boulogne was signed between England and France.
In 1629, Virginia passed the first hunting law in the American colonies.
In 1664, Roger Williams received a charter to colonize Rhode Island.
In 1815, the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston was established.
In 1837, black citizens of Canada were granted the right to vote.
In 1993, Ezer Weizman was elected president of Israel.
In 2007, the Australian Labor Party was reinstated following the New South Wales state election.
In 2008, the first general elections were held in Bhutan, making the country an official democracy.
In 2013, more than seventeen soldiers were killed by a suicide bomber in North Waziristan, Pakistan.
In 2020, Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in India to control the spread of COVID 19.

Sports events today

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

Art and culture events today

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

Notable deaths on this day

Yes.No	year of death	Personality
1	1603	Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 to 1603. Popularly known as the Virgin Queen, her 45-year reign proved to be a glorious period in English history.
2	2016	Garry Shandling was an 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 part of the list of one of those outstanding players who led Holland to the final of the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
4	2020	Manu Dibango was a musician and composer who also played the saxophone. Dibango was best known for his single “Soul Makossa”, which was released in 1972.
5	2021	Jessica Walter was an American actress who trained as an actress at the ‘Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theater’ in New York. Walter is best recognized for her films such as Keep the Change and Play Misty for Me.

Famous birthdays on this day

Yes.No	Year of birth	Personality
1	1930	Steve McQueen was an American actor who rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s. 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 impactful 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, recognized worldwide as one of the best wrestlers of all time. He began his wrestling career with ‘World Class 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 sought after American actresses and best recognized for her role as ‘Lily’ in the comedy ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and the film series ‘American Pie’.
6	1990	Starlin De Jesus Castro is a professional baseball player who has played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, and Chicago Cubs.

Conclusion

These were the main events that happened on March 24. We publish articles like this every day. Keep reading them to stay updated.

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 colonize Rhode Island, Canada gave black citizens the right to vote, and many more.

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

Today The Undertaker, Jim Parsons, Alyson Hannigan and many other celebrities were born.

What sporting events happened today?

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

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