24 iulie: Ziua când au fost eliberați ultimii deținuți politici din România. Ce li s-a interzis expres
On July 24, 1964, Romania released its last 3,244 political prisoners, marking a significant moment in the country's history. The release was part of a broader amnesty, but prisoners were warned against discussing their experiences. This event coincides with the birth of notable figures like Alexandre Dumas and Amelia Earhart, and the rediscovery of Machu Picchu. Dumas, a celebrated author, was born in 1802, while Earhart, a pioneering aviator, was born in 1897 and became an icon for women's rights. The day also marks the birth of Jennifer Lopez in 1969 and the Watergate scandal developments in 1974.