March 24
Events
- 1767 – Frederick Haldimand arrives in Pensacola.
- 1781 – Siege of Pensacola: Spanish army forces ferry from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland behind the Red Cliffs fort.
- 1988 – The Philip Dane Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge over Pensacola Bay is closed after being struck by two barges containing dangerous inflammable chemicals.
- 1992 - Heavy metal band Metallica performs at the Pensacola Civic Center.