March 24
March 24 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 282 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Aries.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On March 24 the Sun's declination is approximately +1.2°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a March 24.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
- 1603 — Queen Elizabeth I of England died; James VI of Scotland ascended as James I, uniting the crowns. ↗(423 years ago)
- 1882 — Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium causing TB. ↗(144 years ago)
- 1958 — Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army. ↗(68 years ago)
- 1989 — The Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling 11 million gallons of oil. ↗(37 years ago)
Notable births
Notable deaths
- 1603 — Elizabeth I of England. ↗(423 years ago)
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (84) | 2^2 × 3 × 7 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (282) | 2 × 3 × 47 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 24032026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +1.21° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 88 days |