February 24th: What is special about this date?

February 24th marks the 55th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 310 days remaining until the end of the year (or 311 days in case of leap years). Discover famous birthdays on February 24th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to February 24th and what happened on February 24th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th.

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February 24th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On February 24th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • George Harrison
    George Harrison (1943)

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    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.

  • Edward James Olmos
    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'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver (1951)

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva (1927)

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman (1965)

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda (1921)

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino (1938)

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill (1922)

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses (1958)

    American actor.

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February 24th: who died on this date?

On February 24th the following celebrities died:


  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts (2006)

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore (1994)

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver (2006)

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray (1990)

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett (2007)

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel (1991)

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup (2021)

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel (1970)

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore (1993)

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers (1991)

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

  • See all famous people who died on February 24th

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February 24th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On February 24th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.

Pisces zodiac sign

February 24th: what is special about the Pisces sign?

The Pisces sign encompasses people born between February 19th and March 20th.

You can discover Pisces's personality traits and attitude and Pisces's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Pisces born in February discover why February born are so special.

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February 24th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on February 24th in history:


  • Feb 24, 1905: Simplon tunnel in Switzerland completed.
  • Feb 24, 1942: Voice of America begins broadcasting (in German).
  • Feb 24, 1952: Betty MacKinnon and Sam Snead win LPGA Orlando Mixed Golf Tournament.
  • Feb 24, 1981: Boston Celtics begin 18 NBA game win streak
  • Feb 24, 1988: Supreme Ct votes 8-0 Jerry Falwell cannot collect for Hustler parody
  • Feb 24, 1995: Dow-Jones hits record 4011.74
  • Feb 24, 1998: Elton John knighted
  • Feb 24, 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.
  • Feb 24, 2004: The United States lifts its 23-year-old travel ban against Libya.
  • Feb 24, 2010: It was announced that the sauropod genus Abydosaurus has been discovered.
  • Feb 24, 2011: Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery
  • Feb 24, 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.
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What day of the year is February 24th?


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.