1968⚡ Event
Battle of Huế
South Vietnamese forces, led by Ngô Quang Trưởng, recaptured the citadel of Huế during the Vietnam War.
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What Happened on February 24?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 24 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 24(5)
1978⚡ Event
Yuba County Five
Five men disappeared after attending a college basketball game in Chico, California. The bodies of four of them were discovered months later.
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1979⚡ Event
Uganda–Tanzania War
Ugandan government forces fled Masaka as the Tanzania People's Defence Force bombarded and captured the town during the Uganda–Tanzania War.
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1989⚡ Event
United Airlines Flight 811
United Airlines Flight 811 experienced uncontrolled decompression after leaving Honolulu, blowing seats out of the aircraft and killing nine passengers.
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2015⚡ Event
Uherský Brod restaurant shooting
A gunman opened fire in a restaurant in Uherský Brod, Czech Republic, killing eight people before committing suicide.
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Famous Birthdays on February 24(5)
Notable Deaths on February 24(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson was an American physicist and mathematician.
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2024🕊️ Death
Kumar Shahani
Kumar Shahani was an Indian film director and screenwriter.
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February 24 in History
February 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1968 to the present day.
Major Events on February 24
Among the most notable events on February 24: Battle of Huế (1968), Yuba County Five (1978), Uganda–Tanzania War (1979). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 24
Notable figures born on February 24 include Antony Matheus dos Santos, Nichika Yamada, Honey Osrin. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 24
Remembered figures who died on February 24 include Katherine Johnson, Ronald Pickup, Edith Roger. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 24?
- February 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on February 24?
- One of the most notable events on February 24 is: Battle of Huế.
- Who was born on February 24?
- Famous figures born on February 24 include Antony Matheus dos Santos, Nichika Yamada, Honey Osrin.
- How many historical events happened on February 24?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 24, spanning centuries of world history.
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