July 24 in History

50 events 538 – 2025

July 24 spans 50 recorded events across recorded history — from 538 – 2025. Below is a curated digest of the most significant moments tied to this date.

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Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê

2012 — Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê Legê

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The People's Defense Units, or YPG, were established in 2012 as the armed wing of the Kurdish Supreme Committee.

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YPG is primarily active in the Rojava region of Syria.

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The YPG is a key component of the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed alliance.

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Salih Muslim is a prominent leader of the Democratic Union Party, which has ties to the YPG.

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The YPG has received support from the United States and other Western countries in its fight against ISIS.


The Ostrogoths abandoned the Siege of Ariminum upon the arrival of the larger than expected Byzantine fleet.
493–553 kingdom centered in Italy
The Ostrogothic Kingdom, officially the Kingdom of Italy, was a barbarian kingdom established by the Germanic Ostrogoths that controlled Italy and neighbouring areas between 493 and 553. Led by Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogoths killed Odoacer, a Germanic soldier and erstwhile leader of the foederati. Odoacer had previously become the de facto ruler of Italy following his deposition of Romulus Augustulus, the final emperor of the Western Roman Empire, in 476. Under Theodoric, the Ostrogothic kingdom reached its zenith, stretching from Southern France in the west to Western Serbia in the southeast. Most of the social institutions of the late Western Roman Empire were preserved during his rule. Theodoric called himself "King of the Goths and Romans", demonstrating his desire to be a leader for both peoples.
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538
Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
1132 battle between the forces of Roger II of Sicily and Count Ranulf of Alife
The Battle of Nocera or Scafati was the first major battle of Roger II of Sicily and the first of his two major defeats at the hands of Count Ranulf of Alife.
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1132
Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade.
King of the Franks from 1137 to 1180
Louis VII, was King of France from 1137 to 1180. Called the Younger or the Young to differentiate him from his father Louis VI, His first marriage was to Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western Europe. The marriage temporarily extended the Capetian lands to the Pyrenees.
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1148
Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle: King Edward I of England takes the stronghold using the War Wolf.
War of national liberation between Scotland and England
The Scottish wars were a series of military campaigns in the late 13th and 14th centuries in order to protect the independence and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Scotland which had been threatened by the Kingdom of England. The wars were part of a great crisis for Scotland, and the period became one of the most defining times in its history. At the end of both extended wars, Scotland retained its status as an independent, sovereign country.
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1304
Battle of Harlaw, one of the bloodiest battles in Scotland, takes place.
1411 Scottish clan battle
The Battle of Harlaw was a Scottish clan battle fought on 24 July 1411 just north of Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. It was one of a series of battles fought during the Middle Ages between the barons of northeast Scotland and those from the west coast.
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1411
Behnam Hadloyo becomes Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Mardin.
91st Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch (1445–1454)
Ignatius Behnam Hadloyo was the Patriarch of Antioch and head of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 1445 until his death in 1454.
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1412
Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, strike against a ban on foreign beer.
City and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands
Leeuwarden is a city and municipality in Friesland, Netherlands, with a population of 127,073 (2023). It is the provincial capital and seat of the Provincial Council of Friesland.
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1487
French explorer Jacques Cartier plants a cross on the Gaspé Peninsula and takes possession of the territory in the name of Francis I of France.
French maritime explorer of North America (1491–1557)
Jacques Cartier was a French maritime explorer from Brittany. Jacques Cartier was the first European to describe and map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, which he named "Canada" after the Iroquoian names for the two big settlements he saw at Stadacona and at Hochelaga.
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1534
Mary, Queen of Scots, is forced to abdicate and be replaced by her one-year-old son James VI.
Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567
Mary, Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication on 24 July 1567.
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1567
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds the trading post at Fort Pontchartrain, which later becomes the city of Detroit.
French explorer in North America (1658–1730)
Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, born Antoine Laumet, was a French explorer, military officer, and colonial administrator in New France.
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1701
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1995
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1988
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1988
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Nathan Gerbe
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1987
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2025
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What happened on July 24?

A featured event on this date is 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê Legê. This page also lists 50 events from other years on the same day.

Why is July 24 remembered in history?

July 24 brings together events, births, and deaths across many eras, which makes it useful for seeing how one calendar date connects different historical turning points.

Who was born on July 24?

Notable birthdays on this date include Ryan Johnson, Drake London, Bindi Irwin.

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Who died on July 24?

Notable deaths on this date include Hulk Hogan, Cleo Laine, Shafin Ahmed.

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What happened on July 24 in history?

On July 24, one notable event in history was 2012: Syrian civil war: The People's Protection Units (YPG) capture the city of Girkê Legê..

This date currently highlights 50 recorded events on thisDay.info, spanning 538 – 2025.

DateJuly 24
Featured year2012
LocationHistorical Location
Events listed50

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