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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 24 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on February 24(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Antony Matheus dos Santos
Antony Matheus dos Santos is a Brazilian footballer.
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2004🎂 Birth
Samuele Vignato
Samuele Vignato, an Italian football player, was born.
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Deaths on February 24(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson was an American physicist and mathematician.
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2023🕊️ Death
Edith Roger
Edith Roger was a Norwegian dancer and choreographer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Kumar Shahani
Kumar Shahani was an Indian film director and screenwriter.
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2025🕊️ Death
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack was an American singer and pianist.
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February 24 in History
February 24 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 24
Examples currently recorded for February 24 include Battle of Huế (1968), Yuba County Five (1978), Uganda–Tanzania War (1979). View all events →
Birthdays on February 24
People recorded as born on February 24 include Antony Matheus dos Santos, Nichika Yamada, Honey Osrin. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 24: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 24?
- One event currently recorded for February 24 is: Battle of Huế.
- Who was born on February 24?
- People recorded as born on February 24 include Antony Matheus dos Santos, Nichika Yamada, Honey Osrin.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 24?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 24.
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