Key Historical Events Remembered on August 24 and 25

From Amelia Earhart's groundbreaking flight to Hurricane Andrew's devastation, these dates mark significant moments in history.

On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the United States.
Hurricane Andrew hit Florida on August 24, 1992, causing extensive damage and resulting in 65 deaths.
The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916, to preserve America's natural and historic resources.
In 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union on August 24.
Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation on August 25, 1944, by Allied forces during World War II.