On This Day

April 24 in History

Momentous events that unfolded on April 24 across the centuries.

Easter Rising in Ireland

WarEaster Rising in IrelandApril 24, 1916 · Dublin, IrelandIrish republicans launch an armed insurrection against British rule in Dublin during Easter Week.

Launch of Hubble Space Telescope

ScienceLaunch of Hubble Space TelescopeApril 24, 1990 CE · Cape Canaveral, USASpace telescope deployed into orbit providing unprecedented deep space observations.