February 29 in History
February 29 is the anniversary of the death of Ali Hassan Mwinyi (2024). Below are deaths, events for February 29, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Pope Paul III was born in 1468, while Pope Hilarius died in 468.
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Famous people who died on February 29
2016
Gil Hill (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American politician, police detective and actor (1931–2016)
1996
Ralph Rowe (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Ralph Rowe, American baseball player, coach and manager (born 1924)
1972
Tom Davies (American football) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American football player and coach (1896–1972)
What happened on February 29
- 2024
The Flour Massacre took place in the Gaza Strip: Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid amidst the Gaza war, killing over 100 and wounding 750.
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During a demonstration, pro-government colectivos shoot at disputed President and Speaker of the National Assembly Juan Guaidó and his supporters in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, leaving five injured.
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The United States and the Taliban sign the Doha Agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan.
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Muhyiddin Yassin is appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia, amid the 2020 Malaysian political crisis.
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Luxembourg becomes the first country in the world to render public transport free nationwide.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
In the Miqdadiyah bombing: at least 40 people are killed and 58 others wounded following a suicide bombing by ISIL at a Shi'ite funeral in the city of Miqdadiyah, Diyala, Iraq.
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North Korea agrees to suspend uranium enrichment and nuclear and long-range missile tests in return for US food aid.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence withdraws Prince Harry from a tour of Afghanistan after news of his deployment is leaked to foreign media.
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Misha Defonseca admits to fabricating her memoir, Misha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust Years, in which she claims to have lived with a pack of wolves in the woods during the Holocaust.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Jean-Bertrand Aristide is removed as president of Haiti following a coup.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Angelina Jolie wears a White Marc Bouwer dress to the 76th Academy Awards, which has since been placed on numerous lists for best Oscars fashion.
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Chechens attack a guard post near Ulus Kert, eventually killing 84 Russian paratroopers during the Second Chechen War.
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Faucett Perú Flight 251 crashes in the Andes; all 123 passengers and crew are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The Siege of Sarajevo officially ends.
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A referendum is begun in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the determination of Bosnian independence.
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Editor's picks
Born on February 29
- 1468 — Pope Paul III (died 1549)
- 1528 — Albert V, Duke of Bavaria (died 1579)
- 1528 — Domingo Báñez, Spanish theologian (died 1604)
Died on February 29
- 468 — Pope Hilarius
- 992 — Oswald of Worcester, Anglo-Saxon archbishop and saint (born 925)
- 1460 — Albert III, Duke of Bavaria-Munich (born 1401)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 29
Quick answers
Who died on February 29? Ali Hassan Mwinyi (2024), Brian Mulroney (2024), Dieter Laser (2020).
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