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Historic battle event recorded on this date in 1924, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
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- British Left Waffles on Falkland IslandsHall of Fame◆
- 1975150 on S.I. in Rally for Last Chance PondThe New York Times◆
- 2022The Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast relaunches with dedicated UK & US editionsThe Guardian◆
- 2019Cue jumper: May takes on Italian PM in impromptu pool gameThe Guardian◆
- 303The Diocletianic Persecution, the last and most severe episode of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, began with the publication of a first edict by Roman emperor Diocletian.Wikipedia◆
- 2000Pope John Paul II arrives in Egypt for a three-day stay as part of the Great Jubilee, marking the first papal visit in modern Egyptian historyWikipedia◆
- 1868Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to be impeached.Wikipedia◆
- 1720War of the Quadruple Alliance: Spanish forces began a failed assault on the British settlement of Nassau in the Bahamas.Wikipedia◆
- 1711George Frideric Handel's Rinaldo, the first Italian-language opera written specifically for the London stage, premiered.Wikipedia◆
- 1607Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, considered the first fully developed opera, premiered in Mantua.Wikipedia◆
- 1868Andrew Johnson becomes the first President of the United States to be impeached by the United States House of Representatives. He is later acquitted in the Senate.Wikipedia◆
- 1854A Penny Red with perforations becomes the first perforated postage stamp to be officially issued for distribution.Wikipedia◆
- 1831The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, the first removal treaty in accordance with the Indian Removal Act, is proclaimed. The Choctaws in Mississippi cede land east of the river in exchange for payment and land in the West.Wikipedia◆
- 1711Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage, is premièred.Wikipedia◆
- British Left Waffles on Falkland IslandsHall of Fame◆
- 1975150 on S.I. in Rally for Last Chance PondThe New York Times◆
- 2022The Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast relaunches with dedicated UK & US editionsThe Guardian◆
- 2019Cue jumper: May takes on Italian PM in impromptu pool gameThe Guardian◆
- 303The Diocletianic Persecution, the last and most severe episode of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, began with the publication of a first edict by Roman emperor Diocletian.Wikipedia◆
- 2000Pope John Paul II arrives in Egypt for a three-day stay as part of the Great Jubilee, marking the first papal visit in modern Egyptian historyWikipedia◆
- 1868Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to be impeached.Wikipedia◆
- 1720War of the Quadruple Alliance: Spanish forces began a failed assault on the British settlement of Nassau in the Bahamas.Wikipedia◆
- 1711George Frideric Handel's Rinaldo, the first Italian-language opera written specifically for the London stage, premiered.Wikipedia◆
- 1607Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, considered the first fully developed opera, premiered in Mantua.Wikipedia◆
- 1868Andrew Johnson becomes the first President of the United States to be impeached by the United States House of Representatives. He is later acquitted in the Senate.Wikipedia◆
- 1854A Penny Red with perforations becomes the first perforated postage stamp to be officially issued for distribution.Wikipedia◆
- 1831The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, the first removal treaty in accordance with the Indian Removal Act, is proclaimed. The Choctaws in Mississippi cede land east of the river in exchange for payment and land in the West.Wikipedia◆
- 1711Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel, the first Italian opera written for the London stage, is premièred.Wikipedia◆
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24 February in history
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1924Invention
Invention event - February 24
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1924, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1924Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 24
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1924, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1993Medical
E. coli outbreak announcement
Major E. coli outbreak linked to Jack in the Box restaurants announced.
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Vintage News — February 24
303 First everThe Diocletianic Persecution, the last and most severe episode of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, began with the publication of a first edict by Roman emperor Diocletian.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2000 First everPope John Paul II arrives in Egypt for a three-day stay as part of the Great Jubilee, marking the first papal visit in modern Egyptian history
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1868 First everAndrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to be impeached.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1720 Oddly trueWar of the Quadruple Alliance: Spanish forces began a failed assault on the British settlement of Nassau in the Bahamas.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
1711 First everGeorge Frideric Handel's Rinaldo, the first Italian-language opera written specifically for the London stage, premiered.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
From The Guardian Archives — On This Day
2022The GuardianThe Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast relaunches with dedicated UK & US editionsThe Guardian has refreshed the look and sound of its long-running Politics Weekly podcast, including a new release sc…
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2019The GuardianCue jumper: May takes on Italian PM in impromptu pool gamePM confessed she would be ‘hopeless’ in encounter with Giuseppe Conte
Read on The Guardian →- 1975The New York Times150 on S.I. in Rally for Last Chance Pond
More than 150 Staten Is residents stage rally to focus attention to 20‐acre tract of natural wetlands; tidal wetlands…
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Classic headlineBritish Left Waffles on Falkland Islands
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The Diocletianic Persecution, the last and most severe episode of the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, began with the publication of a first edict by Roman emperor Diocletian.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2000 First ever
Pope John Paul II arrives in Egypt for a three-day stay as part of the Great Jubilee, marking the first papal visit in modern Egyptian history
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1868 First ever
Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to be impeached.
Read more →Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hall of Fame headlines are manually verified clippings (source linked); nothing is scraped from Newspapers.com. Facts from Wikipedia On This Day API (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia. Clippings from the Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers site.
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Birth event - February 24
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1924, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1955Birth
Birth of Steve Jobs
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco.
1966Birth
Billy Zane born
Billy Zane was born. American actor.
1977Birth
Floyd Mayweather born
Floyd Mayweather was born. American boxer.
Died on this day
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44 BCDeath
Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
Suicide
1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Assassinated
1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
Suicide
30 BCDeath
Cleopatra dies
Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Suicide
2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Famous birthdays
28 this weekToday · 24 February
- Floyd MayweatherAmerican boxer and boxing promoter (born 1977)Born 1977 · 49 years ago today
- Billy ZaneAmerican actor (born 1966)Born 1966 · 60 years ago today
- Steve JobsAmerican businessman and investor (1955–2011)Born 1955 · 71 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 24Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1924, noted inBorn 1924 · 102 years ago today
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Rashida JonesAmerican actress (born 1976)25 February · born 1976
Sean AstinAmerican actor (born 1971)25 February · born 1971- BEBirth event - February 25Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1925, noted in25 February · born 1925
Enrico CarusoItalian opera tenor (1873–1921)25 February · born 1873
Erykah BaduAmerican singer (born 1971)26 February · born 1971
Michael BoltonAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1953)26 February · born 1953
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Music · No.1 on this day
What was topping the charts
The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 24 February.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
Sporting almanac
Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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