Historical Events on June 24

Battle of Solferino — 1859 major battle of the Second Italian War of Independence

Battle of Custoza — 1866 III Italian Independence War battle

Siamese revolution of 1932 — 1932 overthrow of Thai King Prajadhipok; constitutional monarchy established

Moscow Victory Parade of 1945 — Military Triumph Parade in 1945

Berlin Blockade — blockade on Berlin imposed by the USSR from 1948 to 1949

1984 Detroit Grand Prix — Formula One motor car race

1990 Mexican Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1990

2001 European Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2001