This is our day guide for Monday August 24th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
2006 - The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
1814 - During the War of 1812, the British capture Washington, DC and set fire to the White House.
455 - The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to plunder Rome. Pope Leo I requests Genseric not destroy the ancient city or murder its citizens. He agrees and the gates of Rome are opened. However, the Vandals loot a great amount of treasure.
410 - The Visigoths under king Alaric I begin to pillage Rome.
49 BC - Julius Caesar's general Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River by the Numidians under Publius Attius Varus and King Juba of Numidia. Curio commits suicide to avoid capture.
