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Historical Event on 12/24/1924
Mohammed Rafi, famous playback singer, was born.
| Other Historical Dates and Events |
| 11/15/1621 | Jahangir captured Kakda Fort. |
| 5/21/1994 | JKLF leader Mohammed Yasim Malik agrees to eschew violence provided the Centre guarantees a dialogue without pre-conditions. |
| 6/3/1818 | Maratha wars between British & Maratha Confederacy in India ends. |
| 8/5/1969 | Bapu Krishnarao Venkatesh Prasad, cricketer (consistent Indian Test pace bowler 1996-), was born in Bangalore. |
| 1/22/1992 | Bharat Ratna, India's highest award, was announced to be given to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. |
| 1/17/1925 | Abdul Hafeez Kardar, cricketer (Pakistan 1st Test captain, previously played for India), was born in Lahore. |
| 9/9/2000 | Venus Williams wins the women's singles in the U.S. Open championship. |
| 8/13/1795 | Ahilyabai Holkar passed away at the age of 70. |
| 10/30/1928 | Madhav Vinayak Gothoskar, cricket Test umpire for 14 tests from 1972-84, was born in Mumbai. |
| 9/21/1912 | Firoz Gandhi, great politician, was born. |
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