February 24: What Happened on This Day in History
February 24th marks the 55th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 310 days (311 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 24th in history, famous birthdays on February 24th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 24.
What happened on February 24?
Here's what happened on February 24th in history:
- 2020: Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia following an attempt to replace the Pakatan Harapan government, which triggered the 2020-2022 Malaysian political crisis.
- 2014: 2014 Ukrainian Revolution: The European Commission has recognized Oleksandr Turchynov, Ukraine's legitimate interim President, as valid. (DPA via Europe Online). Stepan Kubiv is the new governor of Ukraine's National Bank of Ukraine. He was a Ukrainian banker and economist. (Reuters) An arrest warrant has been issued for Viktor Yanukovych, the former president, and other officials in relation to their alleged involvement in the killing of protesters.
- 2011: Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery
- 2010: It was announced that the sauropod genus Abydosaurus has been discovered.
- 2004: The United States lifts its 23-year-old travel ban against Libya.
- 1999: A China Southern Airlines Tupolev TU-154 airliner crashes on approach to Wenzhou airport in eastern the People's Republic of China, killing 61.
- 1998: Elton John knighted
- 1995: Dow-Jones hits record 4011.74
- 1988: Supreme Ct votes 8-0 Jerry Falwell cannot collect for Hustler parody
- 1981: Boston Celtics begin 18 NBA game win streak
What famous birthdays are on February 24?
On February 24th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Kristin Davis (1965)Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
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Edward James Olmos (1947)Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
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Alessandro Gassman (1965)Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
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How to check someone's birthday?
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Who died on February 24?
On February 24th the following celebrities died:
What day of the year is February 24?
February 24th marks the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 310 days remaining until the end of the year (or 311 days in case of leap years).
February 24th is the 24th day of the month of February.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 24?
The zodiac sign associated with February 24th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
