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April 24

 * 1862 - American Civil War: A flotilla commanded by Union Admiral David Farragut passes two Confederate forts on the Mississippi River on its way to capture New Orleans.
 * 1898 - Spanish–American War: Spain declares war on the United States.
 * 1940 - World War II: Operation Demon – The United Kingdom begins evacuating Greece.
 * 1980 - Eight U.S. servicemen died in Operation Eagle Claw as they attempted to end the Iran hostage crisis.