What happened on 24th December in history: The most significant events over the years

24 December is filled with historical significance and notable events, as well as the birthdays and anniversaries of great personalities who have contributed significantly to the fields of culture, politics, literature, music, and entertainment.

Significant events include the construction of landmark buildings and the opening of Indian leisure destinations. The day is also associated with the anniversary of the birth of influential personalities who have contributed to Indian cinema, journalism, and music. However, the day is also associated with the death of prominent personalities who have made contributions to global literature and Indian politics in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka.

These events make December 24th a day of cultural, historical, and artistic significance.Reviewing these historical events enables us to appreciate how actions and ideas of the past have led to the present and are still setting the stage for the future.Let’s explore the most significant things that make 24 December worth remembering.

Historical events that happened on 24th December

1986 – The Lotus Temple was opened to devoteesThe Lotus Temple in Delhi, a Baháʼí House of Worship with a gorgeous lotus-flower design, was formally dedicated and opened for worship on December 24, 1986.

1989 – The country’s first amusement park, ‘Essel World’, was opened in MumbaiIndia's first and one of the largest amusement parks opened in Gorai, Mumbai, in 1989, with various rides, an ice rink, and, later, a sister water park, Water Kingdom, which became a popular leisure destination. On this day in history: Key events of 24th DecemberBirth anniversary24 December in history is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the following personalities:Anil Kapoor (24 December 1959)An Indian film actor and producer recognised for his performances and language in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

He appeared in many films over his career. He has worked in films of different genres and has received a lot of positive feedback from the audience. He has also been awarded numerous Filmfare awards. Banarasidas Chaturvedi (24 December 1892 – 2 May 1985)A well-known journalist who inspired the creation of literature in memory of martyrs. He is regarded as one of the most prominent journalists and writers. Even before becoming a journalist, he had shown a love for Hindi literature and an interest in writing.

Since 1914, he has been writing about diaspora issues. Banarsidas spent twelve years in the Rajya Sabha. In 1973, the Government of India bestowed the 'Padma Bhushan' on him in recognition of his contributions to literature and education.

Muhammad Rafi (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980)Over the course of nearly 40 years, one of the best playback singers in Hindi cinema has recorded over 25,000 songs. He had created a distinct identity among his peers.

He was also known as 'Shahenshah-e-Tarannum'.Death anniversary24 December in history is observed as the death anniversary of the following personalities:Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987)Was a well-known actor and film producer-director of Tamil cinema who later entered politics and became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, from 1977 till his death in 1987.

He was born on January 17, 1917.Harold Pinter (Oct. 10, 1930 - Dec. 24, 2008, London)An English playwright who became famous around the world as one of the most difficult and sophisticated playwrights. People say that his plays use understatement, small talk, and even silence to show what a character is really thinking, which is typically several layers below and against what he says. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005.