On this day
The Byzantine Empire lost considerable power.
In 1180, Manuel I Komnenos, the last Emperor of the Komnenian restoration, died. This event, historians believe, would lead the Byzantine Empire into a terminal decline. The Empire, known by some as the Eastern Romans, would persist until 1453 – but they’d started their skirmishes as far back as 330 AD.
The Siege of Vienna began.
In 1529, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his Ottoman troops arrived in Vienna, thus beginning the eponymous siege. The siege would roll on until October – but it was an important moment for an empire who would rule for almost four further centuries!
The Battle of Shiroyama took place.
In 1877, the Battle of Shiroyama unfolded in the Kagoshima region of Japan, eventually ending with a victory for the Imperial Japanese Army over the Satsuma Rebellion. It’s thought all samurai in the rebellion died as a result.
The National League for Democracy came into force.
In 1994, the National League for Democracy was formed by Aung San Suu Kyi and other contemporaries in Myanmar, with the goal to fight against the country’s dictatorship. It was a liberal democratic movement that, by 2023, was no longer registering as a political party.
Special Days Falling on September 24th
This September 24th, try celebrating some of the biggest events taking place around the world today! Here’s a few of the most interesting events unfolding globally right now.
South African Heritage Day
Every September 24th, the world gets to celebrate South Africa in all of its glory! For all it has tumultuous political past, South Africa has plenty to be proud of – and today's a great day to learn more about the nation's complex past and its efforts to become a more inclusive nation.
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
Around 3,000 people of the Schwenkfelder churches come together with their families on this special day to give thanks! Usually, the day is marked by a service in local Schwenkfelder churches and a meal with loved ones. So, even though it is less popular, it still resembles a traditional US Thanksgiving..
Bollywood Day
If you have never seen a Bollywood film, you are missing out! Characterized by incredible costumes, vibrant colors, and wonderful choreography, they are feasts for the eyes and ears that have been enjoyed for generations. So enrich your culture a little more today, and put on some famous Bollywood films! The chances are you already know various stars from Bollywood and may not even realize it.
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This month in history
The first American newspaper was published! Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick appeared in Boston, Massachusetts, as a single edition. However, since the British authorities considered it offensive, they ordered its immediate suppression.
Famous Birthdays on September 24th
Horace Walpole, British horror writer, born 1717
Frances Harper, African-American abolitionist, suffragist, and writer, born 1825
F. Scott Fitzgerald, American author, born 1896
Jim Henson, American puppeteer and Muppets creator, born 1936
Stephanie McMahon, American wrestler and businesswoman, born 1976
If you were born on September 24th…
…you’re a Libra! You are a very just person. In fact, justice means a lot to you, and you hate it when things are unfair! It probably goes a long way to explain why your star sign is the balanced scales. However, do you know what would be unfair? If you didn’t head over to our Libra facts page to learn more about your extra-special star sign, and what else makes you tick!
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