This Day In History
August 24
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius begins Vesuvius erupts Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre General Lee recognizes Georgia's value British capture and burn Washington British troops set fire to the White House Spain accepts Mexican independence Confederate General George Steuart is born Elusive Mount of the Holy Cross photographed Captain Webb swims English Channel Poet Alan Seeger volunteers in French army A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, is born Brave volunteers save the day in the Battle of the East Solomon Islands Congress passes Communist Control Act Maria Teresa de Filippis races in Portuguese Grand Prix Washington changes policy on support for President Diem U.S. unit refuses commander's order B-52s conduct heavy raids along the DMZ Paul Anka has a #1 hit with "(You're) Having My Baby" John Lennon?s killer sentenced A Wall Street scheme is hatched Killer in Norway massacre is sentenced
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius begins Vesuvius erupts Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre General Lee recognizes Georgia's value British capture and burn Washington British troops set fire to the White House Spain accepts Mexican independence Confederate General George Steuart is born Elusive Mount of the Holy Cross photographed Captain Webb swims English Channel Poet Alan Seeger volunteers in French army A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, is born Brave volunteers save the day in the Battle of the East Solomon Islands Congress passes Communist Control Act Maria Teresa de Filippis races in Portuguese Grand Prix Washington changes policy on support for President Diem U.S. unit refuses commander's order B-52s conduct heavy raids along the DMZ Paul Anka has a #1 hit with "(You're) Having My Baby" John Lennon?s killer sentenced A Wall Street scheme is hatched Killer in Norway massacre is sentenced
