Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on March 24
12 holidays and special days are celebrated on March 24 around the world.
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Holidays and observances
Christian feast day:
Catherine of VadstenaCatherine of Sweden, Katarina av Vadstena, Catherine of Vadstena or Katarina Ulfsdotter was a Swedish noblewoman. She is venerated as a saint in the Evangelical Lutheran Churches and in the Roman Catholic Church. Her father was Ulf Gudmarsson, Lord of Ulvåsa, 
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Hildelith of BarkingHildelith of Barking, also known as Hildilid or Hildelitha, was an 8th-century Christian saint, from Anglo-Saxon England but was of foreign origin.
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Mac Cairthinn of ClogherSaint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, McCartan, is recognized as the first presiding Bishop of Clogher from 454 to his death. One of the earliest Christian saints in Ireland, he is known as Saint Patrick's "Threin Fhir", or "Strong Man" for his dedication and fa
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Maria KarłowskaMaria Karłowska – in religious Maria of Jesus Crucified – was a Polish Roman Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Sisters of the Divine Shepherd of Divine Providence. Karłowska worked with poor and abandoned people with an emphasis on girls and 
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Óscar Romero (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism)Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was a prelate of the Catholic Church in El Salvador; he served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, the Titular Bishop of Tambeae, as Bishop of Santiago de María, and finally as the fourth Archbishop of San Sa- Christian feast day: Paul Couturier (Church of England)Paul Irénée Couturier was a French Catholic priest and a promoter of the concept of Christian unity. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
- Christian feast day: Walter Hilton (Church of England)Walter Hilton, Can. Reg. was an English Augustinian mystic, whose works gained influence in 15th-century England and Wales. He is commemorated by the Church of England and by the Episcopal Church in the United States.
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March 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)March 23 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - March 25
Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Argentina)The Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice is a public holiday in Argentina, commemorating the victims of the Civic-military dictatorship of Argentina. It is held on 24 March, the anniversary of the coup d'état of 1976 that brought the National Reorganizatio
International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of VictimsRight to truth is the right, in the case of grave violations of human rights, for the victims and their families or societies to have access to the truth of what happened. The right to truth is closely related to, but distinct from, the state obligation to inv
National Tree Planting Day (Uganda)Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season.
World Tuberculosis Day (International)World Tuberculosis Day, observed on 24 March each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. In 2018, 10 million people fell ill with TB, and 1.5 million died from the diseas
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on March 24?
12 observances are celebrated on March 24 around the world: Christian feast day: Catherine of Vadstena, Christian feast day: Hildelith of Barking, Christian feast day: Mac Cairthinn of Clogher, Christian feast day: Maria Karłowska, Christian feast day: Óscar Romero (Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism), Christian feast day: Paul Couturier (Church of England). The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on March 24?
50 documented historical events happened on March 24, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Hundred Years' War: An English fleet led by Richard Fitzalan attacked 250 to 360 French, Flemish and Castilian vessels in the Battle of Margate. On the same day, in another year: James VI of Scotland succeeded to the thrones of England and Ireland as James I, uniting the realms under a single monarch. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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