On this day in history, August 24th, we explore a variety of impactful events. In 1814, British troops captured Washington, D.C. and burned several public buildings, including the White House. In 1929, the second day of the Hebron Massacre took place in the British Mandate of Palestine, leading to the deaths of dozens of Jewish people. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, sparking debate in the scientific community. And, on this date in 1981, Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of musician John Lennon. Tune in to learn more about these and other notable events that occurred on August 24th!