A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on February 24 throughout history.
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Battle of Pavia: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V's troops defeat the French, killing or wounding 5,000 and capturing French King Francis I
The Julian calendar is a solar calendar of 365 days in every year with an additional leap day every fourth year (without exception).
Karnal () is a city located in the state of Haryana, India and is the administrative headquarters of Karnal District.
Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero agree to the Plan of Iguala, stating that Mexico will become a constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholicism the official religion, and both Peninsulares and Creoles will enjoy equal political and social rights
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors" was initiated by the United States House of Representatives on February 24, 1868.
The "Battle of Los Angeles" takes place, a series of anti-aircraft engagements over the city in response to a rumored but false Japanese attack. It would last until the morning of the following day.
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer and politician who was the 29th and 40th president of Argentina, serving from 1946 to his overthrow in 1955, and from 1973 to 1974.
Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba due to ill health after nearly fifty years in power
Russia launches a full-scale pre-dawn and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by land, air, and sea, with bombings in several cities. Moments later, Vladimir Putin announces the start of a three-day “special military operation” in Ukraine to "demilitarize" the country. [1]
The film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," based on the novel by Muriel Spark, directed by Ronald Neame and starring Maggie Smith (Academy Award Best Actress), premieres in London
The Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) wrote several works for the stage between 1604 and 1643, including ten in the then-emerging opera genre.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team.
English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
Inventor Thomas Edison (38) marries 2nd wife Mina Miller (20) in Akron, Ohio
High-ranking member of British intelligence Kim Philby (22) weds communist Litzi Friedmann in Vienna, Austria
Geoffrey of Monmouth (Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the...
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
King Charles III of Naples and Hungary is assassinated at Buda
Battle of Falköping: Danes defeat King Albert of Sweden
Ferdinand of Austria crowned as king of Bohemia
First imperial coronation by a pope, Charles V crowned by Clement VII
The Treaty of Nagyvárad was a secret peace agreement between Emperor Ferdinand I and John Zápolya, rival claimants to the Kingdom of Hungary, signed in Grosswardein / Várad on February 24, 1538.
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first Governor of Colonial Chile.
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
Flemish painter Frederick of Valckenborch becomes porter of Frankfurt-on-Main
Last sighting of Dutch trading ship De Hoop by its sister ship De Liefde near the Mariana islands, it's never seen again
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
French troops conquer Breda
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803), was a landmark decision of the U.S.
London's Drury Lane Theatre burns to the ground, leaving owner Richard Brinsley Sheridan destitute
17 die and 15 are wounded in a crush to witness the execution of Holloway, Heggerty, and Elizabeth Godfrey in England
The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the...
The Shawnee Sun (Shawnee: Siwinowe Kesibwi) newspaper was published in the Shawnee language from 1835 to 1844, in the portion of Indian Territory that became Kansas.
William Smith Otis (September 20, 1813 – November 13, 1839) was an American inventor of the steam shovel. Otis received a patent for his creation on February 24, 1839.
King Louis-Philippe abdicates, 2nd French republic declared
The United States Court of Federal Claims (in case citations, Fed. Cl. or C.F.C.) is a United States federal court that hears monetary claims against the U.S. government.
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or...
The Territory of Arizona, commonly known as the Arizona Territory, was a territory of the United States that existed from February 24, 1863, until February 14, 1912, when the remaining extent of the...
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, is the first US parade with floats
The SS Gothenburg hits the Great Barrier Reef and sinks off the Australian east coast, killing approximately 100, including a number of high profile civil servants and dignitaries
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg or Treaty of Ili was an unequal treaty between the Russian Empire and the Qing dynasty that was signed in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 24 February [O.S.
Louisville, Kentucky, becomes 1st government in US to adopt Australian ballot (i.e. secret ballot on standard voting forms)
French troops under Captain Archinard occupy Diena West Sudan in Africa
The American University is chartered by an act of the Congress of the United States of America
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The Ten Years' War (Spanish: Guerra de los Diez Años; 1868–1878), also known as the Great War (Guerra Grande) and the War of '68, was part of Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.
Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington, United States.
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Simplon railroad tunnel through the Alps in Switzerland achieves breakthrough after 7-1/2 years of construction
Tomas Estrada Palma defeats Jose Gomez in the election for president of Cuba, but Gomez and his followers refuse to accept results and sponsor an uprising
In 'Muller v Oregon', the US Supreme Court favors an Oregon law limiting maximum hours a woman may work and denies that it curtails 'liberty of contract'
Japan and the US conclude a treaty that continues restrictions on Japanese laborers
Frank Craven's "Too Many Cooks" premieres in NYC
Red Sox sell Smokey Joe Wood, his arm dead at 26, to Cleveland for $15,000
The history of Estonia forms a part of the history of Europe. Human settlement in what is now Estonia became possible 13,000–11,000 years ago, after the ice from the last glacial era had melted, and...
First transcontinental flight in 24 hours flying time arrives in Florida
"Flying Scotsman" locomotive of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), built at Doncaster Railway Works, goes into service [1]
The Second Hellenic Republic is a modern historiographical term used to refer to the Greek state during a period of republican governance between 1924 and 1935.
Thermite explosive 1st used to break up ice jam, Waddington, NY
The John Golden Theatre, formerly the Theatre Masque and Masque Theater, is a Broadway theater at 252 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S.
Final demonstration of German communist party in Berlin
1st US group hospital-medical cooperative authorized, Washington, D.C.
Du Pont begins commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles
Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony premieres in Boston
Frances Langford records "When You Wish Upon a Star"
43 Geuzen resistance fighter trial opens in the Hague
Texas League announces it will quit for the duration of WW II
Relations between Nazi Germany (1933–1945) and the Arab world ranged from indifference, fear, animosity, and confrontation to collaboration.
The 1949 Armistice Agreements were signed between Israel and Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria.
Labour wins UK parliamentary election by 5 seats
Ice Pairs Championship at Milan won by Ria Baran & Paul Falk of GER
Canada wins 6th Olympic ice hockey title courtesy of a final round 3-3 tie with the US at the Oslo Winter Games; Canadian center Billy Gibson top scores with 19 points
Pact of Baghdad signed between Iraq & Turkey
Austria goes 1-2 in the men's slalom at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; Ernst Hintersteer wins gold ahead of teammate Hias Leitner
Explorer S-45 was a NASA satellite, which was lost in a launch failure in February 1961.
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
5th Daytona 500: Tiny Lund driving for Wood Bros Racing, wins on 4 pit stops as first 10 laps run under caution flag because of rain
"Together Again" is a 1964 song by American country singer and guitarist Buck Owens. The song, best known as the "B" side to Owens' No.
East German president Ulbricht visits Egypt
Mariner 6 launched for Mars flyby to study planet's atmosphere
29 Swiss Army officers die in avalanche (Reckingen, Switzerland)
Algeria nationalizes 51 percent of French oil concessions
Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes Women's Allround World Champion at Heerenveen, Netherlands, her third consecutive title and fourth in 5 years
Even before attaining its independence from Spain, Cuba had several constitutions either proposed or adopted by insurgents as governing documents for territory they controlled during their war...
The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs.
Highest price ever paid for a pig is $42,500 in Stamford, Texas
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York.
An earthquake registering 6.7 on the Richter scale hits Athens, killing 16 people and destroying buildings in several towns west of the city.
24th Grammy Awards: "Bette Davis Eyes", "Double Fantasy" win
A special commission of the U.S. Congress releases a report that condemns the practice of Japanese internment during World War II.
Iraq resumes air attacks on Iran
James Edward Kelly is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) was a low-cost airline in the United States headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988. Founded by Kenny Friedkin and J.
million year old fossil egg found in Utah with a fossilized dinosaur embryo inside, the oldest dinosaur egg yet found in the Northern Hemisphere
End of World League of American Football's (WLAF) 1st draft
Progressive Field is a baseball stadium in the downtown area of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the ballpark of the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball and, together with Rocket Arena, is part of the...
Corona reconnaissance satellite program, in existence from 1959 to 1972, is declassified
Cuba downs 2 US planes
IXX Winter Olympic Games close in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Europe risks a double-dip recession after bad results emerge from France, Germany and Italy, it is reported today; the Eurozone only grew by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009
Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is a retired American Space Shuttle orbiter.
The Mali War is an ongoing conflict that began on 16 January 2012 with a Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali.
7 people are killed & 37 are injured after a bridge collapses in Vietnam
Oldest Muslim graves in Europe, from the 8th century, identified at a burial site in Nimes, France
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also Olympic 10,000m champion Vancouver (2010)
United Nations-backed COVAX initiative begins delivering vaccines to middle and low income countries with first AstraZeneca shipment to Ghana
Puffin, publisher of author Roald Dhal, announces it will now print his books with their original unaltered text alongside those with offensive language removed, after widespread criticism and debate [1]
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former...
Charles V is born
Wilhelm Grimm, German author, known for german author, was born on 1786-02-24. Wilhelm Carl Grimm (also Karl; 24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author, philologist and anthropologist.
John Philip Holland, Irish irish-american marine engineer, known for irish-american marine engineer, was born on 1841-02-24.
Joe Lieberman, American politician and lawyer, known for american politician and lawyer, was born on 1942-02-24.
Steve Jobs, American businessman and inventor, known for american businessman and inventor, was born on 1955-02-24.
Edward James Olmos, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1948-02-24. Edward James Olmos is a Mexican-American actor and director.
Sid Meier game programmer and designer, known for american game programmer and designer, was born on 1955-02-24. Sidney K.
Nicky Hopkins, English musician, known for english pianist and organist, was born on 1944-02-24. Nicholas Christian Hopkins (24 February 1944 – 6 September 1994) was an English pianist and organist.
George Thorogood, American musician, known for american blues rock vocalist/guitarist, was born on 1951-02-24. George Lawrence Thorogood is an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Honus Wagner, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1874-02-24.
Alain Prost, French athlete, known for french racing driver, was born on 1956-02-24.
Eddie Murray, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1957-02-24.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. athlete, known for american boxer and boxing promoter, was born on 1978-02-24. Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr.
Lleyton Hewitt, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1982-02-24. Lleyton Glynn Hewitt is an Australian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No.
Robert Fulton, American engineer and inventor, known for american engineer and inventor, died on 1815-02-24.
Thomas Bowdler, English physician and editor, known for english physician and editor, died on 1825-02-24.
Tommy Douglas dies
Claude Shannon, American mathematician, known for american mathematician, died on 2001-02-24.
Sridevi Kapoor, Indian actress, known for indian actress, died on 2018-02-24. Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and…
Katherine Johnson, American nasa employee, known for american nasa employee, died on 2020-02-24.
Geoffrey of Monmouth (Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the...
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
King Charles III of Naples and Hungary is assassinated at Buda
Battle of Falköping: Danes defeat King Albert of Sweden
Charles V is born
Battle of Pavia: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V's troops defeat the French, killing or wounding 5,000 and capturing French King Francis I
Ferdinand of Austria crowned as king of Bohemia
First imperial coronation by a pope, Charles V crowned by Clement VII
The Treaty of Nagyvárad was a secret peace agreement between Emperor Ferdinand I and John Zápolya, rival claimants to the Kingdom of Hungary, signed in Grosswardein / Várad on February 24, 1538.
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first Governor of Colonial Chile.
Privileges of Hanseatic League in England are abrogated
The Julian calendar is a solar calendar of 365 days in every year with an additional leap day every fourth year (without exception).
Flemish painter Frederick of Valckenborch becomes porter of Frankfurt-on-Main
Last sighting of Dutch trading ship De Hoop by its sister ship De Liefde near the Mariana islands, it's never seen again
The Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) wrote several works for the stage between 1604 and 1643, including ten in the then-emerging opera genre.
English Poet and author of "Paradise Lost" John Milton marries 3rd wife Elizabeth Mynshull, 31 years his junior.
Karnal () is a city located in the state of Haryana, India and is the administrative headquarters of Karnal District.
George Rogers Clark captures Vincennes (Ind) from British
Wilhelm Grimm, German author, known for german author, was born on 1786-02-24. Wilhelm Carl Grimm (also Karl; 24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author, philologist and anthropologist.
French troops conquer Breda
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803), was a landmark decision of the U.S.
London's Drury Lane Theatre burns to the ground, leaving owner Richard Brinsley Sheridan destitute
17 die and 15 are wounded in a crush to witness the execution of Holloway, Heggerty, and Elizabeth Godfrey in England
Robert Fulton, American engineer and inventor, known for american engineer and inventor, died on 1815-02-24.
Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero agree to the Plan of Iguala, stating that Mexico will become a constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholicism the official religion, and both Peninsulares and Creoles will enjoy equal political and social rights
Thomas Bowdler, English physician and editor, known for english physician and editor, died on 1825-02-24.
The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the...
The Shawnee Sun (Shawnee: Siwinowe Kesibwi) newspaper was published in the Shawnee language from 1835 to 1844, in the portion of Indian Territory that became Kansas.
William Smith Otis (September 20, 1813 – November 13, 1839) was an American inventor of the steam shovel. Otis received a patent for his creation on February 24, 1839.
John Philip Holland, Irish irish-american marine engineer, known for irish-american marine engineer, was born on 1841-02-24.
King Louis-Philippe abdicates, 2nd French republic declared
The United States Court of Federal Claims (in case citations, Fed. Cl. or C.F.C.) is a United States federal court that hears monetary claims against the U.S. government.
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage (the cost involved in moving, insuring, or...
The Territory of Arizona, commonly known as the Arizona Territory, was a territory of the United States that existed from February 24, 1863, until February 14, 1912, when the remaining extent of the...
-Feb 25] Battle of Tunnel Hill, GA (Buzzard's Roost)
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors" was initiated by the United States House of Representatives on February 24, 1868.
Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, is the first US parade with floats
Honus Wagner, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1874-02-24.
The SS Gothenburg hits the Great Barrier Reef and sinks off the Australian east coast, killing approximately 100, including a number of high profile civil servants and dignitaries
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg or Treaty of Ili was an unequal treaty between the Russian Empire and the Qing dynasty that was signed in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on 24 February [O.S.
Inventor Thomas Edison (38) marries 2nd wife Mina Miller (20) in Akron, Ohio
Louisville, Kentucky, becomes 1st government in US to adopt Australian ballot (i.e. secret ballot on standard voting forms)
French troops under Captain Archinard occupy Diena West Sudan in Africa
The American University is chartered by an act of the Congress of the United States of America
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The Ten Years' War (Spanish: Guerra de los Diez Años; 1868–1878), also known as the Great War (Guerra Grande) and the War of '68, was part of Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.
Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington, United States.
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Simplon railroad tunnel through the Alps in Switzerland achieves breakthrough after 7-1/2 years of construction
Tomas Estrada Palma defeats Jose Gomez in the election for president of Cuba, but Gomez and his followers refuse to accept results and sponsor an uprising
In 'Muller v Oregon', the US Supreme Court favors an Oregon law limiting maximum hours a woman may work and denies that it curtails 'liberty of contract'
Japan and the US conclude a treaty that continues restrictions on Japanese laborers
Frank Craven's "Too Many Cooks" premieres in NYC
Red Sox sell Smokey Joe Wood, his arm dead at 26, to Cleveland for $15,000
The history of Estonia forms a part of the history of Europe. Human settlement in what is now Estonia became possible 13,000–11,000 years ago, after the ice from the last glacial era had melted, and...
First transcontinental flight in 24 hours flying time arrives in Florida
"Flying Scotsman" locomotive of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), built at Doncaster Railway Works, goes into service [1]
The Second Hellenic Republic is a modern historiographical term used to refer to the Greek state during a period of republican governance between 1924 and 1935.
Thermite explosive 1st used to break up ice jam, Waddington, NY
The John Golden Theatre, formerly the Theatre Masque and Masque Theater, is a Broadway theater at 252 West 45th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S.
Final demonstration of German communist party in Berlin
High-ranking member of British intelligence Kim Philby (22) weds communist Litzi Friedmann in Vienna, Austria
1st US group hospital-medical cooperative authorized, Washington, D.C.
Du Pont begins commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles
Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony premieres in Boston
Frances Langford records "When You Wish Upon a Star"
43 Geuzen resistance fighter trial opens in the Hague
The "Battle of Los Angeles" takes place, a series of anti-aircraft engagements over the city in response to a rumored but false Japanese attack. It would last until the morning of the following day.
Joe Lieberman, American politician and lawyer, known for american politician and lawyer, was born on 1942-02-24.
Texas League announces it will quit for the duration of WW II
Nicky Hopkins, English musician, known for english pianist and organist, was born on 1944-02-24. Nicholas Christian Hopkins (24 February 1944 – 6 September 1994) was an English pianist and organist.
Relations between Nazi Germany (1933–1945) and the Arab world ranged from indifference, fear, animosity, and confrontation to collaboration.
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer and politician who was the 29th and 40th president of Argentina, serving from 1946 to his overthrow in 1955, and from 1973 to 1974.
Edward James Olmos, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1948-02-24. Edward James Olmos is a Mexican-American actor and director.
The 1949 Armistice Agreements were signed between Israel and Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria.
Labour wins UK parliamentary election by 5 seats
Ice Pairs Championship at Milan won by Ria Baran & Paul Falk of GER
George Thorogood, American musician, known for american blues rock vocalist/guitarist, was born on 1951-02-24. George Lawrence Thorogood is an American musician, singer and songwriter.
Canada wins 6th Olympic ice hockey title courtesy of a final round 3-3 tie with the US at the Oslo Winter Games; Canadian center Billy Gibson top scores with 19 points
Pact of Baghdad signed between Iraq & Turkey
Steve Jobs, American businessman and inventor, known for american businessman and inventor, was born on 1955-02-24.
Sid Meier game programmer and designer, known for american game programmer and designer, was born on 1955-02-24. Sidney K.
Alain Prost, French athlete, known for french racing driver, was born on 1956-02-24.
Eddie Murray, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1957-02-24.
Austria goes 1-2 in the men's slalom at the Squaw Valley Winter Olympics; Ernst Hintersteer wins gold ahead of teammate Hias Leitner
Explorer S-45 was a NASA satellite, which was lost in a launch failure in February 1961.
General mobilization in Indonesia over New Guinea
5th Daytona 500: Tiny Lund driving for Wood Bros Racing, wins on 4 pit stops as first 10 laps run under caution flag because of rain
"Together Again" is a 1964 song by American country singer and guitarist Buck Owens. The song, best known as the "B" side to Owens' No.
East German president Ulbricht visits Egypt
The film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," based on the novel by Muriel Spark, directed by Ronald Neame and starring Maggie Smith (Academy Award Best Actress), premieres in London
Mariner 6 launched for Mars flyby to study planet's atmosphere
29 Swiss Army officers die in avalanche (Reckingen, Switzerland)
Algeria nationalizes 51 percent of French oil concessions
Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes Women's Allround World Champion at Heerenveen, Netherlands, her third consecutive title and fourth in 5 years
Even before attaining its independence from Spain, Cuba had several constitutions either proposed or adopted by insurgents as governing documents for territory they controlled during their war...
The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. athlete, known for american boxer and boxing promoter, was born on 1978-02-24. Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr.
Highest price ever paid for a pig is $42,500 in Stamford, Texas
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York.
An earthquake registering 6.7 on the Richter scale hits Athens, killing 16 people and destroying buildings in several towns west of the city.
24th Grammy Awards: "Bette Davis Eyes", "Double Fantasy" win
Lleyton Hewitt, Australian athlete, known for australian tennis player, was born on 1982-02-24. Lleyton Glynn Hewitt is an Australian former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No.
A special commission of the U.S. Congress releases a report that condemns the practice of Japanese internment during World War II.
Iraq resumes air attacks on Iran
James Edward Kelly is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) was a low-cost airline in the United States headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988. Founded by Kenny Friedkin and J.
Tommy Douglas dies
million year old fossil egg found in Utah with a fossilized dinosaur embryo inside, the oldest dinosaur egg yet found in the Northern Hemisphere
End of World League of American Football's (WLAF) 1st draft
Progressive Field is a baseball stadium in the downtown area of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the ballpark of the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball and, together with Rocket Arena, is part of the...
Corona reconnaissance satellite program, in existence from 1959 to 1972, is declassified
Cuba downs 2 US planes
Claude Shannon, American mathematician, known for american mathematician, died on 2001-02-24.
IXX Winter Olympic Games close in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba due to ill health after nearly fifty years in power
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team.
Europe risks a double-dip recession after bad results emerge from France, Germany and Italy, it is reported today; the Eurozone only grew by 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009
Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is a retired American Space Shuttle orbiter.
The Mali War is an ongoing conflict that began on 16 January 2012 with a Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali.
7 people are killed & 37 are injured after a bridge collapses in Vietnam
Oldest Muslim graves in Europe, from the 8th century, identified at a burial site in Nimes, France
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also Olympic 10,000m champion Vancouver (2010)
Sridevi Kapoor, Indian actress, known for indian actress, died on 2018-02-24. Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and…
Katherine Johnson, American nasa employee, known for american nasa employee, died on 2020-02-24.
United Nations-backed COVAX initiative begins delivering vaccines to middle and low income countries with first AstraZeneca shipment to Ghana
Russia launches a full-scale pre-dawn and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by land, air, and sea, with bombings in several cities. Moments later, Vladimir Putin announces the start of a three-day “special military operation” in Ukraine to "demilitarize" the country. [1]
Puffin, publisher of author Roald Dhal, announces it will now print his books with their original unaltered text alongside those with offensive language removed, after widespread criticism and debate [1]
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former...