March 24

Tuesday 24, 1998:

Jonesboro massacre: In Jonesboro, Arkansas, two boys (aged 11 and 13 years) fire upon students at Westside Middle School. Four students and one teacher are killed and 10 injured.

Monday 24, 1980:

Archbishop Óscar Romero is killed by gunmen while celebrating Mass in San Salvador.

Wednesday 24, 1976:

Argentina's military forces depose president Isabel Perón.

Friday 24, 1972:

The United Kingdom imposes "Direct Rule" over Northern Ireland.

Friday 24, 1882:

Robert Koch announces the discovery of the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (mycobacterium tuberculosis).