15 significant historical events occurred on December 24. December 24 has been notable for various diplomatic and military events in history. On this day in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. In 1944, the Soviet siege of Budapest began during World War II. On December 24, 2010, civil resistance movements in Tunisia intensified, leading to the Arab Spring uprisings.
Total Events
15
Time Span
1332–2022
Categories
3
Top Category
war
8 events
24 famous birthdays on December 24
Including Tycho Brahe, George I of Greece, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
1 event18th Century
1 event19th Century
1 event20th Century
5 events21st Century
7 eventspolitics
Treaty Between the Russian Federation and Ukraine on Cooperation in the Use of the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait
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