How Many Days Until October 24?

This day in history: October 24

1. 1949

   The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City.

2. 1964

   Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh, were dropped..

3. 1972

   Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK.

4. 1975

   In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day.

5. 2003

   The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing.

6. 2004

   English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.

7. 2015

   Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.

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