Daily Calendar for October 24th, 2017
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The Old Farmer's Almanac daily calendar gives you quick reference for the significant events on any day throughout the year.
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Today is noted as United Nations Day to mark the anniversary of the United Nations charter, which went into effect on October 24, 1945. Organizations and schoolchildren throughout the world mark this day with meetings, discussions, and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the international body.
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Born 1936: Bill Wyman (bassist; formerly of The Rolling Stones)
1939: Nylon stockings went on sale for the first time, Wilmington, Delaware
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Died 2002: Harry Hay (early activist in the gay-rights movement, founded Mattachine Society)
2003: The Concorde, the world's only supersonic airliner, headed home to London for the last time
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