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24 Ordibehesht 1465

Monday 24 Ordibehesht 1465 in the Persian calendar is Monday, 13 May 2086, and 29 Ramadan 1509 in the Islamic calendar.

This day's Islamic date is not yet officially announced and is an astronomical estimate; it and the day's religious occasions may move by a day.

This day in four calendars

No occasion is recorded for this day. Next occasion: Ferdowsi Day - Persian Language Day, Tuesday 25 Ordibehesht (tomorrow).

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1846 (180 years ago) Mexican–American War: The United States declares war on the Federal Republic of Mexico following a dispute over the American annexation of the Republic of Texas and a Mexican military incursion.
1940 (86 years ago) World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons.
1954 (72 years ago) The anti-National Service Riots, by Chinese middle school students in Singapore, take place.
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1792 (234 years ago) Pope Pius IX,
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1986 (40 years ago) Robert Pattinson, English actor
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