October 24
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October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by October 23, and succeeded by October 25. Following October 24, there are 68 days in the year.
Blavatsky's Gem of the Day
"Caution can never incur disgrace; imbecility can never bring honor with it."
Events
- 1880 – Founders H. P. Blavatsky and H. S. Olcott arrived at Amritsar during their tour of northwest India.
- 1912 – J. Krishnamurti's father Narayaniah filed a lawsuit over custody of Krishnamurti and Nitya.
Births
- 1863 – Bertha E. Jaques, a prominent American etcher and Theosophist. (d. March 30, 1941)
- 1868 – Alexandra David-Néel, French explorer, Sanskrit scholar, and writer about Tibetan Buddhism. (d. September 8, 1969)
Deaths
- None listed for this date.
Holidays and observances
- United Nations Day - celebrates the mission of the United Nations.
External links
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