24 June - The Battle of Beaver Dams in 1813

The Battle of Beaver Dams took place on 24 June 1813, during the War of 1812. An American column marched from Fort George and attempted to surprise a British outpost at Beaver Dams, billeting themselves overnight in the village of Queenston, Ontario. Laura Secord, a resident of Queenston, had earlier learned of the American plans, and had struck out on a long and difficult trek to warn the British at Decou's stone house near present-day Brock University. When the Americans resumed their march, they were ambushed by Native warriors and eventually surrendered to a small British detachment led by Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. About 500 Americans, including their wounded commander, were taken prisoner.

24 June - Omkarnath Thakur birth anniversary

Omkarnath Thakur was a renowned Indian classical vocalist and music composer. He was born on 24 June 1897, in Bara Banki, Uttar Pradesh, India, and passed away on 29 December 1967.

Thakur was a prominent figure in the world of Hindustani classical music, particularly in the genre of khayal singing. He received training in music from several gharanas (schools) of classical music, including the Gwalior gharana and the Agra gharana. Thakur was known for his powerful voice, intricate raga improvisations, and emotive renditions.

In addition to his prowess as a vocalist, Omkarnath Thakur was also a prolific composer. He composed numerous bandishes (musical compositions) in various ragas, which are still performed by classical musicians today. Thakur's compositions are known for their melodic richness and rhythmic complexity.

Thakur's contributions to Hindustani classical music earned him widespread acclaim and recognition during his lifetime. He received several awards and honors for his musical achievements, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, one of India's highest honors in the field of performing arts.

Omkarnath Thakur's legacy continues to influence generations of musicians, and his compositions remain an integral part of the Hindustani classical music repertoire. He is remembered as one of the stalwarts of Indian classical music, whose artistry and creativity enriched the musical landscape of India.

23 June - Sanjay Gandhi - Death Anniversary

Sanjay Gandhi (14 December 1946 – 23 June 1980) was an Indian politician and the son of Indira Gandhi. He was a member of the Nehru–Gandhi family. During his lifetime he was widely expected to succeed his mother as head of the Indian National Congress, but following his early death in a plane crash his elder brother Rajiv became their mother's political heir, and succeeded her as Prime Minister of India after her assassination. His wife Maneka Gandhi and son Varun Gandhi are leading politicians in the Bharatiya Janata Party.