What is april 24?

• Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (Various Countries): While the main commemoration is on April 24 to mark the date in 1915 when Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople (now Istanbul), events and observances continue throughout the day and beyond.

• World Meningitis Day: Observed every year on April 24, this day raises global awareness of meningitis, promoting prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this potentially life-threatening disease.

• National Arbor Day (United States - some states): While National Arbor Day is typically celebrated on the last Friday in April, some states observe April 24 to coincide with optimal tree-planting times in their region.

• Significant historical events:

  • 1990: STS-31 mission launched, deploying the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit.
  • 1955: The Bandung Conference, the first large-scale Asian-African conference, concludes.
  • 1800: The Library of Congress is established in the United States.