morning coffee, ruber.id – August 24 is the date when several historical events took place from different parts of the world.
Below, ruber.id summarizes the various events that took place on August 24.
1962: TVRI begins broadcasting as the first television station in Indonesia
On August 24, 1962, TVRI (Televisi Republik Indonesia) began broadcasting as the first television station in Indonesia.
The first broadcast broadcast live the opening ceremony of the IV Asian Games in Jakarta, marking a new milestone in television broadcasting in Indonesia.
1989: RCTI officially broadcasts as the first private television station in Indonesia
On August 24, 1989, RCTI (Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia) officially began broadcasting in Jakarta, and was the first private television station in Indonesia.
This step opens a new era in the television broadcasting industry in Indonesia.
1990: SCTV starts broadcasting in Surabaya
On August 24, 1990, SCTV (Surya Citra Televisi) began broadcasting in Surabaya, East Java, as the second private television station in Indonesia.
SCTV’s presence expands viewing options for Indonesians.
1993: RCTI and SCTV receive National Television Station Status
On August 24, 1993, RCTI and SCTV celebrated their 4th and 3rd anniversaries.
On the same day, these two television stations officially received permission and status as national television stations from the Ministry of Information, now known as the Ministry of Communications and Information.
Therefore, in Indonesia, August 24 is celebrated as National Television Day.
79 AD: Mount Vesuvius erupts burying Pompeii and its surroundings
On August 24, 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, spewing volcanic ash that destroyed the ancient cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae in Italy.
This natural disaster, which caused the cities to be buried in thick layers of ash, preserved many artifacts and remains of the daily life of the ancient Roman society.
1941: Adolf Hitler suspends T4 activities after protests
On August 24, 1941, Adolf Hitler officially stopped the T4 Action program, which was a program of systematic murder of people with disabilities in Nazi Germany.
This program was stopped after it received strong objections from various parties. However, the killing of disabled people continued in secret until the end of the war.
1981: Dinner for John Lennon’s Killer
On August 24, 1981, Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years of life for killing John Lennon, who was the spokesman for the Beatles.
This event shocked the world and marked the tragic end of one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century.
1991: Ukraine declares independence from the Soviet Union
On August 24, 1991, Ukraine officially declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
This declaration became an important milestone in the fall of the Soviet Union and the birth of independent countries in the Eastern European region.
1995: Launch of Windows 95 by Microsoft
On August 24, 1995, Microsoft officially released Windows 95.
An operating system that brought significant changes in user interface and computer functionality, and became one of the most influential technological products in the world.
1996: Microsoft released Windows NT 4.0
On August 24, 1996, Microsoft released Windows NT 4.0, the latest version of its network-based operating system designed for business environments. Brings significant security and stability improvements.
2006: Pluto renamed a Dwarf Planet
On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced the decision to change Pluto’s status from a planet to a dwarf planet.
This decision was made after the discovery of similar objects in the Kuiper Belt, which sparked a debate about the definition of a planet.
2008: End of the Summer Olympics in Beijing
On August 24, 2008, the XXIX Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, officially ended.
These Olympics are remembered as one of the most spectacular in history, with a magnificent closing ceremony marking the end of the world’s greatest sporting event.
2011: Supernova Discovery in the Windmill Galaxy
On August 24, 2011, the supernova SN 2011fe was discovered in the Windmill Galaxy (Messier 101).
This discovery, one of the brightest supernovae seen from Earth in recent decades, provides important insights into stellar evolution. ***
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