Thursday, September 24, 2026
ephemeris of the day
Name days: Thecla, Gerard
Astrological sign: Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Festivals and international days on September 24:
- World Maritime Day
- Guinea-Bissau Independence Day
See also: September 23 - September 25 - All days of 2026
September 9-26: Men's EuroVolley, European volleyball championship in Bulgaria, Finland, Romania and Italy
September 19 to October 4, 2026: Beer Festival, Oktoberfest, Munich (Germany)
September 22-27: Billie Jean King Cup Final (formerly Fed Cup), Shenzhen (China)
September 24-26: Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix, Baku
September 24, 1853: Proclamation of New Caledonia as a French colony.
September 24, 1941: Free France creates the French National Committee, serving as a government in exile until 1943. Composed of six civilians and six military members, its creation was signed by General de Gaulle, then leader of Free France.
September 24, 1973: Proclamation of independence of Guinea-Bissau.
September 24, 2000: Referendum in France to reduce the presidential term from seven to five years. The "yes" vote wins with 73.21% of votes cast, and would take effect starting with the following term, Jacques Chirac's second.