96 years ago on October 24th, 1929
The 'Black Thursday' crash on Wall Street begins the Great Depression
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94 years ago on October 24th, 1931
The upper level of the George Washington Bridge is opened in a dedication ceremony, and opens to traffic the next day
24 years ago on October 24th, 2001
A 14-story construction scaffolding and brick building façade collapses, killing five workers and seriously injuring 10 others in a courtyard at 215 Park Ave South near Union Square
22 years ago on October 24th, 2003
The Concorde makes its final commercial flight from JFK Airport to London, ending the era of supersonic travel
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Record High: 79Β°F in 2001
Record Low: 31Β°F in 1969
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