Disney announces that it will buy Maker Studios for $500 million with an additional payout of $450 million if certain performance targets are met; purchase of the online video producer may help Disney expand marketing outlets for its media
More Notable Events on March 24:
1972 Great Britain imposes direct rule over Northern Ireland
1964 Kennedy half-dollar issued
1937 National Gallery of Art established by Congress
1930 Planet Pluto named
1898 1st automobile sold
