What happened on 24 September?
A day remembered for acts of terror and bold achievements, for film and culture, for rivers and cinema — linking pain, pride, art, and the environment.
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India Events
2002 — Akshardham Temple Attack in Gujarat
On 24 September 2002, terrorists attacked the Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. More than 30 people lost their lives, and over 80 injured in a tragic event that remains one of the worst terror strikes in the state.2014 — India’s Mars Orbiter Mission reaches Mars orbit
In 2014, India’s first mission to Mars, Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), successfully entered Mars’ orbit in its maiden attempt, making India the first country to do so.🌄
Assam & Northeast India
Birth of Hemanta Dutta (1941), actor & writer from Assam
Hemanta Dutta was born on 24 September 1941 in Kharupetia (in present-day Assam). He is known for his contributions to Assamese theatre, film and literature.🌍
International Events & Observances
World Rivers Day
Observed on the fourth Sunday of September each year, including around 24 September, this day highlights the importance of rivers, their conservation, and the need for sustainable management of water resources.World Bollywood Day
Also celebrated on 24 September annually, this day honours Bollywood — its films, music, dance, stars and its cultural impact both within India and globally.🎂
Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
- Hemanta
Dutta (1941) — Assamese actor & writer from
Kharupetia. Known for his work in regional cinema and theatre.
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Deaths
🌍 International Personalities
- Dr.
Seuss (1991) — American author known for
children’s books like The Cat in the Hat, passed away on 24
September 1991.
- Bill
Nunn (2016) — American actor known for roles in Spider-Man
and many others, died on this date.
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Did You Know?
- The
Mars Orbiter Mission’s success in 2014 made India the first country
to reach Mars orbit in its first such attempt, a rare feat in space
exploration.
- Hemanta
Dutta’s contributions to Assamese culture span not just acting but
writing, scripting, and preserving local stories — being one of Assam’s
known figures born on this date.
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Final Thoughts
24 September is a date combining moments of
sorrow and triumph: from the horror of the Akshardham attack to the soaring
achievement of reaching Mars; from the birth of regional artists to global
celebrations of rivers and film. A reminder that each date carries multiple
layers of meaning.
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