February 24 in History
February 24 is the birthday of Samuele Vignato (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Roberta Flack (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for February 24, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Emperor Toba of Japan was born in 1103, while Æthelberht of Kent died in 616.
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Famous people born on February 24
Famous people who died on February 24
2015
Methodius Kudriakov (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Autocephalous Orthodox Metropolitan of Kyiv and all Ukraine (1949–2015)
2008
Larry Norman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer (1947–2008)
What happened on February 24
- 2022
Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia following an attempt to replace the Pakatan Harapan government, which triggered the 2020-2022 Malaysian political crisis.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
Tara Air Flight 193, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, crashes, with 23 fatalities, in Solighopte, Myagdi District, Dhaulagiri Zone, while en route from Pokhara Airport to Jomsom Airport.
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A Metrolink train derails in Oxnard, California following a collision with a truck, leaving more than 30 injured.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
Space Shuttle Discovery launches on its final mission, STS-133.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba and the Council of Ministers after 32 years. He would remain as head of the Communist Party for another three years.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declares Proclamation 1017 placing the country in a state of emergency in an attempt to subdue a possible military coup.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
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
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
China Southwest Airlines Flight 4509, a Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft, crashes in Rui'an, Zhejiang, China. All 61 people on board are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Two civilian airplanes operated by the Miami-based group Brothers to the Rescue are shot down in international waters by the Cuban Air Force.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Gulf War: Ground troops cross the Saudi Arabian border and enter Iraq, thus beginning the ground phase of the war.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of the business-class section.
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A child and an adult man are killed and 12 others are injured in the 49th Street Elementary School shooting in Los Angeles.
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Editor's picks
Born on February 24
- 1103 — Emperor Toba of Japan (died 1156)
- 1304 — Ibn Battuta, Moroccan explorer
- 1360 — Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy
Died on February 24
- 616 — Æthelberht of Kent
- 951 — Liu Yun, Chinese governor (jiedushi)
- 1018 — Borrell, bishop of Vic
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 24
Quick answers
Who was born on February 24? Samuele Vignato (2004), Antony (footballer, born 2000) (2000), Royce Freeman (1996).
Who died on February 24? Roberta Flack (2025), Edith Roger (2023), Ronald Pickup (2021).
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