January 24: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: On January 24, 2022, mutinous soldiers in Burkina Faso detained President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré after seizing control of a military base in the capital city of Ouagadougou. The coup followed ongoing protests demanding the president's resignation, with gunfire erupting at the military base and later reaching the presidential palace. This event marked a significant political upheaval in the West African nation.
• 2019: Adelaide, South Australia, experienced its highest temperature ever recorded since 1939, reaching a scorching 46.6 degrees Celsius (115.9 degrees Fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local time. This unprecedented heat wave was particularly devastating, causing significant livestock fatalities and breaking multiple temperature records.
• 2007: A meteor was sighted in Giles County, Virginia, USA, accompanied by thundering tremors, creating a notable astronomical event.
• 2005: A suicide bomber detonated near the Iraqi National Accord party's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi's office. Seven officers and three civilians were injured. U.S. officials confirmed one soldier's death in Mosul and warned that four predominantly Sunni provinces, representing a quarter of Iraq's population, would be unsafe for voting in the upcoming elections.
• 2003: Gianni Agnelli, the prominent Italian auto industry executive and leader of Fiat, passed away from prostate cancer at the age of 81. A significant figure in Italian business and industrial leadership, Agnelli was known for his influential role in shaping the automotive industry.
• 2001: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Mandelson resigned from the British cabinet for the second time due to the Hinduja scandal, marking a significant political controversy in the early 2000s.
• 1996: Józef Oleksy, the Polish Prime Minister, resigned from his position following serious accusations of spying for Moscow during a sensitive period in Poland's post-Communist transition. His resignation highlighted ongoing tensions and potential Russian influence in Eastern European politics. Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz was subsequently appointed as his replacement, ensuring governmental continuity during a politically turbulent time.
• 1980: Nyncke Beekhuyzen, a notable Dutch actress, was born on this date. She would later contribute to the Dutch entertainment industry through her performances in film and television.
• 1979: On January 24, 1979, the United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era program of underground nuclear weapons testing. These tests were part of ongoing efforts to develop and assess nuclear weapon capabilities during the tense period of nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union.
• 1974: The 10th British Commonwealth Games officially opened in Christchurch, New Zealand, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in various sporting disciplines. This multi-sport event showcased athletic talent and promoted international cooperation among member nations.

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January 24th marks the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

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January 24th is the 24th day of the month of January.

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The zodiac sign associated with January 24th is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.

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