June 24: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: In a landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not confer a federal right to abortion, effectively returning regulatory authority to individual states. This historic ruling overturned the precedential decisions of Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), fundamentally altering the landscape of reproductive rights in the United States.
• 2019: A violent coup attempt in Ethiopia's Amhara Region resulted in the death of Migbaru Kbede, the regional Attorney General, who succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident. Suspected coup leader Asaminew Tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel, with 50 people killed in Bahir Dar.
• 2007: Canadian professional wrestler Chris Benoit commits a horrific double-murder suicide, shocking the professional wrestling world and raising serious discussions about mental health in sports.
• 2005: A tragic incident occurred where five people were shot to death in a home in Yuma, Arizona, with a sixth victim dying at a local hospital. The details of the perpetrator and motive were not provided.
• 2003: Maynard Jackson, a significant political figure and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, passed away on this date. Born in 1938, Jackson was a pioneering leader who made substantial contributions to urban governance and civil rights.
• 1996: Michael Johnson achieved a groundbreaking athletic performance by breaking the world record in the 200 meters sprint, completing the race in an extraordinary time of 19.66 seconds. This remarkable achievement solidified Johnson's status as one of the most exceptional sprinters in track and field history.
• 1980: On June 24, 1980, the legendary racehorse Affirmed made history by winning the $500,000 Hollywood Cup. This victory was particularly significant as Affirmed became the first horse in racing history to earn over $2 million in prize money, marking a milestone in professional horse racing.
• 1979: Professional golfer Nancy Lopez won the LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open on June 24, 1979, further establishing her reputation as a rising star in women's professional golf during the late 1970s.
• 1974: In a historic and embarrassing moment for Indian cricket, the national team was dismissed for a mere 42 runs in just 17 overs during the 2nd Test match against England at Lord's. This performance marked the lowest total in India's Test cricket history. English bowlers Chris Old (5-21) and Geoff Arnold (4-19) were instrumental in the comprehensive defeat.
• 1973: Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev made history by becoming the first Soviet leader to directly address the American people on television, a significant moment in Cold War-era communication and diplomacy.

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June 24th marks the 175th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 176th in case of leap years).

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

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The zodiac sign associated with June 24th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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