February 24: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: The COVAX initiative, a global collaboration led by the World Health Organization (WHO), GAVI, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), successfully launched its first vaccine delivery to developing nations. On February 24, 2021, Ghana became the first country to receive COVID-19 vaccines through this groundbreaking program, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to ensure equitable vaccine access for middle and low-income countries during the pandemic.
• 2014: The European Commission recognized Oleksandr Turchynov as Ukraine's legitimate interim President. Stepan Kubiv was appointed as the new governor of Ukraine's National Bank. An arrest warrant was issued for former President Viktor Yanukovych and other officials in connection with the alleged killing of protesters during the revolution.
• 2011: The historic final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery, marking the end of an era in space exploration and signaling the transition to a new phase of space travel.
• 2004: A powerful 6.5 Richter scale earthquake struck the Rif mountains near Al Hoceima, causing massive destruction. The quake devastated the village of Ait Kamara and resulted in 400 confirmed fatalities, with significant infrastructure damage.
• 2002: The XIX Winter Olympic Games concluded in Salt Lake City, Utah, marking the end of a significant international sporting event. The Games featured athletes from around the world competing in various winter sports disciplines.
• 1999: Virginia Foster Durr, a prominent American civil rights activist who dedicated her life to fighting racial inequality and promoting social justice, passed away. Born in 1903, she was a key figure in the civil rights movement, known for her advocacy and commitment to desegregation and voting rights.
• 1998: Henny Youngman, a renowned English-born comedian known for his one-liner jokes and witty stand-up comedy, passed away at the age of 92. Born in 1906, Youngman was a significant figure in 20th-century comedy, famous for his signature line, "Take my wife... please!"
• 1995: The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a historic milestone by reaching a record closing value of 4,011.74 points, signaling strong investor confidence and economic growth in the mid-1990s.
• 1988: The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Hustler Magazine, establishing a critical precedent for First Amendment protections of satirical speech, specifically in a case involving Jerry Falwell and a controversial parody.
• 1981: The Boston Celtics began an impressive 18-game winning streak, demonstrating their dominance in the NBA during this period.

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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 day of the week is February 24?

On February 24th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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The zodiac sign associated with February 24th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.

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