Template:Selected anniversaries/October 24

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  • 1601: Astromer Tycho Brahe dies. He will make observations some five times more accurate than the best available observations at the time.

    1601: Astromer Tycho Brahe dies. He will make observations some five times more accurate than the best available observations at the time.

  • Dalton Trumbo refuses to betray friends and principles, enjoys state-sponsored meals for nearly a year.

    Dalton Trumbo refuses to betray friends and principles, enjoys state-sponsored meals for nearly a year.

  • The Joker imprisons, tortures famed physicist Galileo Galilei. Church authorities say they are "powerless to intervene".

    The Joker imprisons, tortures famed physicist Galileo Galilei. Church authorities say they are "powerless to intervene".

  • Galileo, imprisoned on trumped-up charges, uses nail to scratch the equation E pur si muove on dungeon wall, cuts his way to freedom.

    Galileo, imprisoned on trumped-up charges, uses nail to scratch the equation E pur si muove on dungeon wall, cuts his way to freedom.

  • Dark Side of the Moon "kept my spirits up during the ordeal", famed physicist Galileo Galilei heard to mutter while leaving the courtroom.

    Dark Side of the Moon "kept my spirits up during the ordeal", famed physicist Galileo Galilei heard to mutter while leaving the courtroom.

  • Army research laboratories convert modern plowshares into ancient swords. Military contractors call technique "Astonishing breakthrough."

    Army research laboratories convert modern plowshares into ancient swords. Military contractors call technique "Astonishing breakthrough."

  • Asclepius Myrmidon provides emergency medical services after Pi disaster.

    Asclepius Myrmidon provides emergency medical services after Pi disaster.

  • Early techno-thriller fails Turing test, author invents High-energy literature techniques to improve readability.

    Early techno-thriller fails Turing test, author invents High-energy literature techniques to improve readability.

  • Electric S'mores open for business in New Minneapolis.

    Electric S'mores open for business in New Minneapolis.

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