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24 April

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Contemporary era

1990

Hubble telescope launched

On 24 April 1990, the shuttle Discovery placed the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit.

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Contemporary era

1915

Armenian genocide begins

On 24 April 1915, the arrest of Armenian intellectuals in Constantinople marked the start of the Armenian genocide.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1800

Library of Congress established

On 24 April 1800, the US Congress established the Library of Congress.

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