March 24 has been a notable day in history marked by several key events. In 1989, the infamous Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred, releasing millions of gallons of crude oil into Alaska's waters. The scientific community recognized a significant milestone in 1882, when Robert Koch identified the bacterium causing tuberculosis. Meanwhile, NATO's military action against Yugoslavia in 1999 was unprecedented in its history. The day also witnessed the tragic assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 and the conviction of Radovan Karadzic for genocide in 2016. The day is also significant for the notable birthdays of various celebrities.
On March 24, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska's Prince William Sound, leaking an estimated 11 million gallons of crude oil.
In 1882, German scientist Robert Koch announced in Berlin the discovery of the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis.
NATO launched airstrikes against Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999, marking the first attack on a sovereign country in its 50-year history.
In 2016, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was convicted of genocide by a U.N. war crimes court.
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