August 24th (455) was a Tuesday. It's the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 129 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 24th August, 455
» The Vandals, led by king Genseric, begin to Sack of Rome (455) plunder Rome. Pope Leo I requests Genseric not destroy the Ancient history ancient city or murder its citizens. He agrees and the City gate gates of Ancient Rome Rome are opened. However, the
August 24th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Abban of Ireland
» Aurea of Ostia
» Bartholomew (Roman Catholic, Anglican)
» Ouen
» August 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Earliest date on which Notting Hill Carnival can fall, while August 31 is the latest; celebrated on the last Monday in August and the day before. (Notting Hill)
» Public holidays in Liberia or Flag Day (Liberia)