SEPTEMBER 24 WORLD EVENTS

ANNIVERSARY OF FAILED ATACK ON LOME, TOGO: 24 SEPTEMBER 

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Geographical Location:

Togo is a Sub-Saharan West African country sandwiched between Ghana to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Benin to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Lome is the port capital city situated on the bank of the Gulf of Guinea.

Event Description: 

The Anniversary of the Failed Attack on Lomé, Togo is annually celebrated on September 24th. It commemorates the unsuccessful coup attempt that took place in the capital city of Togo on 24 September 1986. The coup was led by a group of exiled Togolese dissidents, who crossed the border from Ghana in an attempt to overthrow the government of President General Gnassingbé Eyadéma. The coup attempt was quickly foiled by Togolese security forces, and the dissidents were either killed or captured. This day is not a public holiday and is celebrated as a reminder of the country's history of political instability, but also of the resilience of the Togolese people in the face of adversity. This year (2023) marks the 37th Anniversary of the failed coup.

PERU'S ARMED FORCES DAY: 24 SEPTEMBER 

Geographical Location:

Peru is a South American country situated on the western coast of the South Pacific Ocean. Peru lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn whose capital port city is Lima. It is bounded by Colombia and Ecuador in the north, Brazil and Bolivia in the east and Chile is its southern neighbour.

Event Description: 

Armed Forces Day is annually celebrated on September 24th in Peru to honour the Peruvian Defence Forces, which are made up of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. They played a major role in Peru's independence from Spain in the early 19th century, and they have continued to defend Peru's sovereignty and territorial integrity ever since.

 

The Peruvian Armed Forces also play an important role in civil defence, disaster management and humanitarian missions in times of need besides playing a significant role in the economic and social development of the country and in promoting national unity.  

Armed Forces Day was established in 1977 through a Supreme Decree and the date of September 24 was chosen due to the consecration of the Virgin of La Merced as Patroness of the Armed Institutes and Grand Marshal of Peru.

NATIONAL PUNCTUATION DAY: 24 SEPTEMBER

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Event Description:

National Punctuation Day is celebrated annually on September 24th in the US since 2004. A day marked for the importance of punctuation in our language helps us to read and understand the text more easily and also helps us to write more clearly and effectively. Punctuation Day is observed to educate people on the correct use of punctuation which makes communication effective and more meaningful. Punctuation refers to marks and signs used to separate sentences, ideas and clauses, to indicate pauses, and to show the relationship between words and phrases. They can also be used to convey emotion and tone.

Background:

Punctuation Day was established in 2004 by an American professional speaker Jeff Rubin who used to train companies, organizations, and professional agencies about effective writing and communication skills.

History Of Punctuation:

1. The first punctuation mark was the period, which was used in ancient Greece and Rome.

2. The comma was invented in the 3rd century BC by Aristophanes of Byzantium.

3. The semicolon was invented in the 15th century by Aldus Manutius.

4. The colon was invented in the 16th century by Niccolò Machiavelli.

5. The question mark and exclamation point were invented in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg.

Trending Punctuation:

# and @ are the most trending punctuation marks used nowadays.

CONSTITUTIONAL DAY OF CAMBODIA: 24 SEPTEMBER

Event Description:

Constitutional Day is an annual celebration on 24 September in Cambodia to commemorate the adoption of the Cambodian Constitution in 1993. The Constitution established Cambodia as a constitutional monarchy and enshrined a number of fundamental rights and freedoms for the Cambodian people, including the right to life, liberty, and security of person; the right to freedom of expression, opinion, and assembly; and the right to a fair trial.

Background:

On this date in 1933, the Cambodian Constitution was signed by the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and was officially promulgated after the National Assembly approved it.

BATTLE OF MONTERREY: 21 TO 24 SEPTEMBER

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Event Description:

The Battle of Monterrey was a subset of the Mexican-American War which took place from September 21 to 24, 1846, between the American army and the Mexican army. The Americans attacked Monterrey City from the east and west, and the Mexicans put up a strong defence. This war lasted for four days and on the fourth day, the Americans launched a final assault and captured the city.

The Mexican-American War began on May 13, 1846, and ended on February 2, 1848, with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

NEW CALEDONIA DAY: NEW CALEDONIA CITIZENSHIP DAY 24 SEPTEMBER

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Geographical Location:

New Caledonia is an archipelago in Melanesia, which comprises the principal island of Grande Terre and several groups of smaller islands. New Caledonia is located in the South Pacific Ocean just above the Tropic of Capricorn and to the east of Australia and west of Fiji.

Event Description:

New Caledonia Day is celebrated on September 24th each year to commemorate the date in 1853 when the French took formal possession of the archipelago. The holiday is also known as Citizenship Day, as it marks the day that New Caledonian people were granted French citizenship in 1957.

Historical Background:

New Caledonia had been under French Rule since 1853. It was discovered by James Cook, a British navigator in 1774 who had christened this archipelago country as New Caledonia which was inhibited by the native Kanaks.

On September 24, 1853, French Admiral Febvrier Despointes officially declared New Caledonia a French colony. It was originally used as a penal colony for criminals and political prisoners. In 1946, it became an overseas territory. Several years later, all New Caledonians were granted French citizenship.

The Noumea Accord was signed in 1988 to give New Caledonia progressive governing independence but its residents cast their vote to remain in the Guardianship of France in the last three referendums held in the years 2018, 2020 and 2021.

US CLIFFORD-ELSEY REPORT: TOP SECRET REPORT ON THE SOVIET UNION (USSR) COLD WAR

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Event Description:

The Clifford-Elsey Report was a top-secret report on the Soviet Union that was presented to the USA's 33rd President Harry S. Truman on 24 September 1946. The report was commissioned by Truman in response to growing concerns about the Soviet Union's intentions in the aftermath of World War II.

Clifford-Elsey Report:

The report was jointly compiled by Clark Clifford, a White House counsel, and George Elsey, a State Department official. It was considered the brainchild of US foreign policy after World War II and in the era of the Cold War in a tense atmosphere of USSR geopolitical expansion policy. The Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are the offshoots of the Clifford-Elsey Report. The report created an aura of distrust and chariness in foreign policy between the USA and the USSR for decades. It helped to convince Truman that the United States was required to adopt a more confrontational approach to the Soviet Union. The report concluded that the Soviet Union was a totalitarian state that was hostile to the United States and its allies. It also warned that the Soviet Union was likely to expand its influence in Europe and Asia in the years to come.

TRENDING NEWS OF INDIA AND ABROAD

New York City Experiences Wettest Day in Decades, Causing Major Flooding and Transportation Disruptions

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New York City experienced its wettest day in decades on Friday, September 30, 2023, as heavy rainfall caused major flooding and transportation disruptions. Some 8.65 inches of rain fell at John F. Kennedy Airport, surpassing the record for any September day set during Hurricane Donna in 1960. Parts of Brooklyn saw more than 7.25 inches of rain, with at least one spot recording 2.5 inches in a single hour.

The flooding caused widespread damage to homes and businesses and disrupted transportation throughout the city. Several subway and commuter rail lines were knocked out, and drivers were stranded on flooded highways. Some streets were turned into small lakes, and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport was shut down for hours.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in response to the flooding. City officials urged residents to stay home if possible and to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

The flooding is a reminder of the growing threat of climate change. As the planet warms, extreme weather events are becoming more common and more severe. City officials are working to improve the city's infrastructure to make it more resilient to flooding and other climate change impacts.

New York City's devastating flooding on Friday, September 30, 2023, evoked memories of the tragic Hurricane Ida in 2021, which killed at least 13 people in the city, mostly in flooded basement apartments.

Fortunately, no deaths or severe injuries have been reported from the latest flooding. But the damage to homes and businesses is extensive, and the storm has stirred up frightening memories for many New Yorkers.

The flooding is a reminder of the growing threat of climate change. As the planet warms, extreme weather events are becoming more common and more severe. City officials are working to improve the city's infrastructure to make it more resilient to flooding and other climate change impacts.

Rs 2,000 Banknote Exchange Deadline Extended to October 7, 2023: New Rules and Procedures

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for exchanging or depositing Rs 2,000 banknotes from September 30, 2023, to October 7, 2023. After this date, Rs 2,000 banknotes will no longer be accepted at bank branches. However, individuals and entities can still exchange Rs 2,000 banknotes at the 19 RBI Issue Offices, with a limit of Rs 20,000 per transaction.

Here are the new procedures for exchanging Rs 2,000 banknotes, effective from October 8, 2023:

1. Deposits or exchanges at bank branches will no longer be accepted.

2. Individuals and entities can exchange Rs 2,000 banknotes at the 19 RBI Issue Offices, with a limit of Rs 20,000 per transaction.

3. Individuals and entities can also deposit Rs 2,000 banknotes at the 19 RBI Issue Offices and credit them to their Indian bank accounts.

4. Domestic individuals and entities have the option to send Rs 2,000 banknotes via India Post to any of the 19 RBI Issue Offices for crediting to their bank accounts in India.

5. Courts, law enforcement agencies, government departments, or other public authorities involved in investigations or enforcement can deposit or exchange Rs 2,000 banknotes at any of the 19 RBI Issue Offices without any set limit.

Background: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the Rs 2,000 denomination banknote in November 2016 to quickly meet the currency requirements of the economy following the demonetisation of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes in circulation at that time. However, the production of Rs 2,000 banknotes ceased in 2018-19 after achieving this objective and with an ample supply of banknotes in other denominations.

According to the RBI website, a majority of the Rs 2,000 denomination notes were issued prior to March 2017 and have reached the end of their estimated lifespan of 4-5 years. Additionally, the RBI has observed that this denomination is not commonly used for transactions, and the stock of banknotes in other denominations continues to be sufficient to meet the currency requirements of the public.