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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 24, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on March 24 throughout history
The U.S. Army drafts Elvis Presley.
The Exxon Valdez spills 270,000 barrels of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound causing the worst oil spill in history. The environmental and economic costs were devastating.
Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker and David Levy discover a comet orbiting Jupiter when they take a photograph using a Schmidt telescope.
Halle Berry wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball. It is the only time the Academy has awarded an Oscar to an African American leading lady in its history to date.
