August 24th (2006) was a Thursday. It's the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 129 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 24th August, 2006
» The International Astronomical Union (IAU) 2006 definition of planet e.g redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
August 24th Famous Deaths for 2006
» Leonard Levy, Canadian-American author and academic (b. 1923)
» Cristian Nemescu, Romanian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1979)
» Rocco Petrone, American engineer (b. 1926)
» Léopold Simoneau, Canadian tenor (b. 1916)
August 24th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Abban of Ireland
» Aurea of Ostia
» Bartholomew (Roman Catholic, Anglican)
» Ouen
» August 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Earliest date on which Notting Hill Carnival can fall, while August 31 is the latest; celebrated on the last Monday in August and the day before. (Notting Hill)
» Public holidays in Liberia or Flag Day (Liberia)