This Day in History for July 24 – Machu Picchu Discovered and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1567 – After being forced to abdicate, Mary Queen of Scots is replaced by James VI, her 1-year-old son (More info)

1847 – Brigham Young leads 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, resulting in the establishment of Salt Lake City (More info)

1866 – Tennessee becomes the first state to be readmitted to the Union following the American Civil War (More info)

1911 – Hiram Bingham III discovers Machu Picchu, "the Lost City of the Incas" (More info)

1974 – The Supreme Court unanimously rules that President Richard Nixon has to turn over White House tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor (More info)