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On March 24, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts that occurred throughout history. The 24th of March is the 83rd day of the Gregorian calendar, and it commemorates the abolition of slavery in Venezuela as well as the discovery of the Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9.
The 24th of March falls under the sign of Aries. Tommy Hilfiger, Star Jones, Jim Parsons, Alyson Hannigan, Peyton Manning, Jessica Chastain, and Lake Bell are all born on March 24th. National Cheesesteak Day, Red Nose Day, and World Tuberculosis Day all fall on March 24th. (March 24, 1887) (March 24, 1945) (March 24, 1976) (March 24, 1989) (March 24, 1999) (Died on March 24, 2021)
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Fatty Arbuckle, an American comedian and filmmaker whose successful career was cut short by the first of Hollywood's big scandals, was born. 
The King Cole Trio, led by American pianist and singer Nat King Cole, became the first record album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard magazine pop album chart. 
Peyton Manning, an American professional gridiron football player and one of the game's best quarterbacks, was born. 
The oil ship Exxon Valdez ran aground on this day in 1989, releasing 11 million gallons (41 million litres) of oil into Prince William Sound in Alaska, making it the greatest oil spill in US history. 
A fire broke out in the Mont Blanc Tunnel, a key Alpine automobile tunnel that connects France and Italy; it took two days to put out the fire, and 39 people died.
Jessica Walter, American actress and voice artist (b. 1941).
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