July 24: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Summer Olympics officially commence in Tokyo, Japan. These unprecedented games mark the first time in modern Olympic history that the Olympics have been postponed by a full year. Athletes from around the world compete under strict pandemic protocols, with no international spectators allowed.
• 2014: Ukrainian government forces successfully retook the city of Lysychansk from pro-Russian rebels, marking a strategic military advancement during the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
• 2011: A Thai military helicopter crashed near the Myanmar border, resulting in three potential fatalities. This incident was part of a series of military aviation accidents in the region.
• 2004: Iranian judicial authorities acquitted Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi, an intelligence agent, of 'semiintentional murder' charges. The court additionally ruled that any required blood money compensation should be paid from the state's Treasury.
• 2002: On July 24, 2002, Alfred Moisiu was elected as the President of Albania, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition and democratic development.
• 1999: On July 24, 1999, Air Fiji Flight 121 experienced a catastrophic accident while en route to Nadi, Fiji. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of all 17 passengers and crew members on board. The incident highlighted the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation protocols in the South Pacific region.
• 1998: Russell Eugene Weston Jr. burst into the United States Capitol and opened fire, tragically killing two Capitol Police officers. Following the incident, he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial, highlighting complex issues of mental health and public safety.
• 1995: George Rodger, a pioneering British photojournalist known for his powerful documentary photography, passed away. Rodger was a significant figure in photojournalism, particularly recognized for his work documenting World War II and his founding membership of the Magnum Photos agency.
• 1988: In a tense second-round match of the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament, the United States and Jamaica played to a scoreless draw, highlighting the competitive nature of international soccer during this period.
• 1981: Mohammed Ali Rajai was elected as the President of Iran during a tumultuous period following the Iranian Revolution. His presidency was marked by significant political tensions and ideological shifts in the post-revolutionary government. Rajai represented the conservative Islamic Republican Party and was a key figure in consolidating revolutionary power during the early years of the Islamic Republic.

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July 24th marks the 205th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 206th in case of leap years).

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

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