1603CE
Death
Queen Elizabeth I Dies
Queen Elizabeth I of England dies at Richmond Palace, ending the Tudor dynasty and paving the way for King James VI of Scotland to ascend the English throne.
Daily Chronicle
March 24
4 Historical Records
1874CE
Birth
Harry Houdini Born
Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He captivated global audiences with his ability to free himself from handcuffs, straitjackets, and locked containers.
1882CE
Science
Tuberculosis Bacteria Discovered
German physician Robert Koch announces his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.
1989CE
Other
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
The oil tanker Exxon Valdez strikes a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil and causing an ecological disaster.