This Day In History, November 24th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on November 24th
Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" is published in 1859: Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," one of the most influential publications in science history, was originally published on November 24, 1859. The book introduced Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, which significantly altered people's perceptions of the beginnings of life.
On November 24, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald, the man suspected of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was himself shot by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. Oswald was shot while being taken from police headquarters to the county prison.
The entrance to King Tutankhamun's tomb is found in 1922: On November 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt.
Abel Tasman, a Dutch adventurer, finds Tasmania in 1642: Abel Tasman, a Dutch adventurer, was the first European to see Tasmania (then known as "Van Diemen's Land") on November 24, 1642. He also found numerous additional South Pacific islands, including New Zealand.
The Second French Empire is established in 1852: Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte) crowned himself Emperor of France on November 24, 1852, creating the Second French Empire. He governed until the Franco-Prussian War overthrew him in 1870.
1859 - Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" is published: One of the most significant books in the history of science, Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" was first published on November 24, 1859. The book presented Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection, which fundamentally changed the way people thought about the origins of life.
"On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin is one of the most important scientific publications ever written. The book was published for the first time on November 24, 1859, and introduced Darwin's theory of natural selection, which argued that species develop through time in response to environmental conditions. Darwin's hypothesis transformed biology and had a tremendous influence on how people thought about the beginnings of life. Despite considerable discussion and opposition, evolution theory has subsequently become broadly accepted by the scientific community and has contributed to influence our understanding of the natural world.
1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald is shot: Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy, was himself shot by nightclub owner Jack Ruby on November 24, 1963. The shooting took place while Oswald was being transferred from police headquarters to the county jail.
The killing of President John F. Kennedy on November 24, 1963, and the following shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by Jack Ruby remains one of the most contentious incidents in American history.
1922 - The entrance of King Tutankhamun's tomb is discovered: On November 4, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the entrance to the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt.
The discovery of the tomb, which had been mostly neglected for almost 3,000 years, was one of the twentieth century's most significant archaeological findings. The tomb had a treasure trove of items, including a solid gold death mask, jewelry, and furniture, which provided important insight into ancient Egyptian culture and civilisation.
1642 - Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovers Tasmania: On November 24, 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight the island of Tasmania (then known as "Van Diemen's Land"). He also discovered several other islands in the South Pacific, including New Zealand.
The voyage of Abel Tasman in 1642 was the first documented European encounter with Tasmania, which he dubbed "Van Diemen's Land" after the governor of the Dutch East Indies. He also found and mapped numerous additional South Pacific islands, including New Zealand. Tasman's voyages contributed significantly to European understanding of the Pacific and the establishment of Dutch claims to territories in the region.
1852 - The Second French Empire is proclaimed: On November 24, 1852, Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte) declared himself Emperor of the French, establishing the Second French Empire. He ruled until 1870, when he was overthrown in the Franco-Prussian War.
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France on November 24, 1852, establishing the Second French Empire, which lasted until 1870. Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew, Louis-Napoléon, had previously served as President of the French Second Republic. The Second French Empire experienced substantial modernisation and growth, including the development of new infrastructure and foreign colonies. It was, nevertheless, characterised by authoritarianism and the repression of political dissent. The empire came to an end in 1870, when France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War and Napoleon III was deposed.