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Historical events & facts — August 24
What happened on August 24?
On August 24, 1814, British troops entered Washington D.C. and burned the Capitol, the White House and several federal buildings during the Anglo-American War. President James Madison was forced to flee the capital. It is the only time since independence that a foreign power has captured and occupied the United States capital.
On August 24, 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted catastrophically, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under metres of ash and pyroclastic material. Thousands of people died trapped. The layer of ash preserved buildings, everyday objects and even bodies in extraordinary detail, creating the most fascinating archaeological site of the ancient world.
On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union redefined the concept of planet and downgraded Pluto to the category of dwarf planet. The decision, taken in Prague, sparked a worldwide controversy: Pluto had been considered the ninth planet since its discovery in 1930. It is now classified as part of the Kuiper Belt alongside similar bodies.
Notable birthdays — August 24
Famous people born on August 24
Jean Rhys
Jean Rhys was a British Creole novelist who was born and grew up in the Caribbean island of Dominica. From the age of 16, she resided mainly in England, where she was sent for her education. She is best known for her final novel, Wide Sargasso Sea (1966), written as a prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre.
Enrique Llanes
Enrique Juan Yañez González , best known under the ring name Enrique Llanes, was a Mexican professional wrestler. He was one of the premier Hispanic professional wrestlers in the early days of professional wrestling in Mexico, which is why he is considered one of its most important pioneers.
Pierre Mazeaud
Pierre Mazeaud is a French jurist, politician and alpinist.
Susan Sheehan
Susanna Maria Sheehan was an American writer.
Hans Peter Korff
Hans Peter Korff was a German actor in theatre, film and television. He worked at notable German theatres and became popular in TV series such as Diese Drombuschs.
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