September 24th in history
September 24th
1493 – Christopher Columbus Embarks on His Second Voyage to the AmericasOn September 24, 1493, Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage to the Americas. This expedition was significantly larger than his first, consisting of 17 ships and about 1,200 men.
1645 The Battle of Rowton Heath took place some 2 miles to the south-east of Chester. The Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army, commanded in person by King Charles, prevented Charles from relieving the Siege of Chester. It is alleged that King Charles stood on Phoenix Tower in Chester and saw his army defeated in battle.
1969 – Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed together at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The show was recorded and later released as a live album titled ‘Concerto for Group and Orchestra’.
1493 – Christopher Columbus Embarks on His Second Voyage to the AmericasOn September 24, 1493, Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage to the Americas. This expedition was significantly larger than his first, consisting of 17 ships and about 1,200 men.
1645 The Battle of Rowton Heath took place some 2 miles to the south-east of Chester. The Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army, commanded in person by King Charles, prevented Charles from relieving the Siege of Chester. It is alleged that King Charles stood on Phoenix Tower in Chester and saw his army defeated in battle.
1969 – Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed together at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The show was recorded and later released as a live album titled ‘Concerto for Group and Orchestra’.
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