1901CE
Other
First barrel ride over Niagara Falls
Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, accomplishing the feat on her 63rd birthday.
Daily Chronicle
October 24
3 Historical Records
1915CE
Birth
Bob Kane Born
American comic book artist who co-created Batman, one of the most iconic and enduring superheroes in popular culture history.
1945CE
Politics
United Nations founded
The United Nations officially comes into existence after the UN Charter is ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council.