24 March in history.

1882

Robert Koch finds the cause of tuberculosis. German doctor Robert Koch showed that a germ causes tuberculosis. The day is now marked each year as World Tuberculosis Day.

Wikipedia: Robert Koch

Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 24 March

1. 

   1721

   The Brandenburg Concertos

   Johann Sebastian Bach dedicated six concertos to the Margrave of Brandenburg. They now count among the best-loved music of the Baroque.

   Wikipedia: Brandenburg ConcertosWikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach

   Photo: J.S. Bach or his writer / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

2. 

   1921

   The Women's Olympiad

   The first international sporting event for women opened in Monte Carlo, at a time when women were barely allowed in the Olympics.

   Wikipedia: 1921 Women's Olympiad

   Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

3. 

   2002

   Halle Berry makes history

   Halle Berry became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.

   Wikipedia: Halle BerryWikipedia: 74th Academy Awards

   Photo: Harald Krichel / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

4. 

   2008

   Bhutan votes

   The small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan held its first general election, becoming a democracy at the wish of its king.

   Wikipedia: BhutanWikipedia: 2008 Bhutanese National Assembly election

   Photo: See File history below for details. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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