2024
Trump wins a second term
Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris to win a second, non-consecutive term as U.S.
Assad government falls in Syria
Rebel forces entered Damascus and Bashar al-Assad fled the country, bringing an end to his family's rule after more than five decades.
Navalny dies in Russian prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in the IK-3 penal colony north of the Arctic Circle.
BJP loses majority in India
Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party lost its outright parliamentary majority and had to rely on coalition partners to form a government.
Noto Peninsula earthquake
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, collapsing homes, igniting fires in Wajima, and killing hundreds of people.
Trump survives assassination attempt in Butler
A gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing Donald Trump and killing one spectator.
Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh
After weeks of protests that began over public-sector job quotas and widened into a broader anti-government movement, Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina…
Pager attacks in Lebanon
Starship booster is caught at the launch tower
Japan's SLIM lands on the Moon
Baltimore bridge collapses
Paris Olympics open
Notre-Dame reopens
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 2024?
Saeculum lists 13 events from 2024. The most significant is Trump wins a second term: Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris to win a second, non-consecutive term as U.S. president.
What era was 2024 part of?
2024 falls within the Contemporary (2001-2026). Networks, climate, and the new uncertainty.
Which regions saw notable events in 2024?
The events from 2024 span North America, Middle East, Europe, South Asia and East Asia.