ISRO's Mars mission, Mahatma Gandhi breaks fast and more: Key events that took place on Sept 24

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Here is a look at some important events that took place across the globe on September 24.

By CNBCTV18.comSept 24, 2021 10:11:52 AM IST (Updated)

1932 - Mahatma Gandhi ends his fasting after agreeing to Poona Pact. (Text: Reuters)

1999 - About 30,000 protesters march through Warsaw in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations since the fall of communism. (Image & text: Reuters)

2002 - Britain published a dossier on Iraq's weapons programme which suggested Saddam Hussein could launch a weapon of mass destruction at just 45 minutes' notice.

2006 - Switzerland voted by a big majority to make it harder for asylum-seekers to gain entry to the rich Alpine state.

2013 - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Pakistan. (Text: Reuters)

2014 - Mars Orbiter Mission successfully inserted into planet's orbit by Indian Space Research Organisation. (Text: Reuters)

2015 - Hundreds killed in Saudi haj stampede.