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Historical events & facts — July 24
What happened on July 24?
On July 24, 1911, American explorer Hiram Bingham III reached the abandoned Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, guided by a local farmer. Although the site was already known to nearby residents, Bingham brought it to international attention, making it one of the most visited and recognised archaeological wonders in the world today.
On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 command module splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean, completing humanity's first crewed mission to the Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were recovered by the USS Hornet after eight days in space, marking the definitive end of the Space Race.
On July 24, 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne was formally signed in Switzerland, establishing the internationally recognised borders of the modern Republic of Turkey after the Turkish War of Independence. The agreement replaced the earlier Treaty of Sevres and settled the territorial disputes arising from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Notable birthdays — July 24
Famous people born on July 24
Alexander J. Davis
Alexander Jackson Davis was an American architect known particularly for his association with the Gothic Revival style.
Alan Waddell
Alan Mossman Waddell was an Australian walker who received national and international media attention for walking every street in over 280 suburbs in Sydney.
Billy Taylor
Billy Taylor was an American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster and educator. He was the Robert L. Jones Distinguished Professor of Music at East Carolina University in Greenville, and from 1994 was the artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
P. S. Soosaithasan
Pilesiyan Sosai Soosaithasan was a Sri Lankan Tamil accountant, politician and Member of Parliament.
Derek Varnals
George Derek Varnals was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches in the 1964–65 season.
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