July 24 in History

• 1952

  July 24, 1952:

  The American western film titled “High Noon" is originally released.

• 1959

  July 24, 1959:

  The Netherlands registers over 500,000 television sets.

• 1964

  July 24, 1964: American singer and record producer Marvin Gaye records his 5th studio album titled "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You”.

• 1974

  July 24, 1974:

  The action crime drama film titled "Death Wish", which is directed by Eli Roth, premieres in the United States.

• 1976

  July 24, 1976: "Kiss And Say Goodbye", a song by popular R&B vocal group The Manhattans, became number one on the United States chart. It would occupy that position for two weeks.

• 1978

  July 24, 1978:

  South African journalist Margaret Gardiner wins the Miss Universe title.

• 1998

  July 24, 1998:

  The action film titled "Saving Private Ryan", directed by Steven Spielberg, is shown in 2,463 theaters in Canada.

• 2001

  July 24, 2001:

  American rock band Jimmy Eat World, issues their 4th studio album titled “Bleed American”.

• 2018

  July 24, 2018:

  American pop singer Demi Lovato is hospitalized due to an overdose of drugs.

• 2020

  July 24, 2020:

  American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift releases her eight album titled “Folklore”.