February 24 Holidays

2025 Monthly Holidays that include February 24

2025 Famous Birthdays on February 24

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kristin-davis" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/2a1e2897-0e51-4885-70d6-f7c74e691800/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Kristin Davis" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kristin-davis" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Kristin Davis</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/floyd-mayweather-jr" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/a2345735-0415-4ce0-7c4c-d673a11efa00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Floyd Mayweather Jr." class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Boxer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/floyd-mayweather-jr" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Floyd Mayweather Jr.</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/steve-jobs" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/416c6c3f-c8f0-4e70-f32a-2991689dc700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Steve Jobs" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Entrepreneur</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/steve-jobs" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Steve Jobs</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on February 24

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1582</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Institution of Gregorian Calendar</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar via the papal bull Inter gravissimas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1607</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Opera Performance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, one of the first recognized operas, gets its premiere performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1803</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Foundation of Judicial Review</div><div class='timeline-text'>The US Supreme Court establishes the principle of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1863</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arizona Organized as US Territory</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arizona is organized as a United States territory.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Woman Speaks in UK Parliament</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nancy Astor becomes the first woman to speak in the UK House of Commons, following her election as a MP three months earlier.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recapture of Huế During Vietnam War</div><div class='timeline-text'>South Vietnamese forces led by Ngo Quang Truong halt the Tet Offensive and recapture the citadel of Hué.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Proclamation of Cuban Constitution</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1976 constitution of Cuba is formally proclaimed.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>United Airlines Flight 811 Accident</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, as a result, nine passengers are lost.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Japanese Spy Satellite</div><div class='timeline-text'>Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, enhancing its ability to monitor potential threats like North Korea.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fidel Castro's Retirement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba after 32 years, remaining as head of the Communist Party for another three years.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is February 24?
On February 24th, the world comes alive with a diverse array of celebrations! Whether you're raising a glass to skilled mixologists on World Bartender Day, relishing the crunchy goodness of National Tortilla Chip Day, or experiencing the mystical allure of Twin Peaks Day, there's something for everyone. Dive into cultural festivities with Flag Day in Mexico and Estonia Independence Day, or embrace unique traditions from the romantic Romanian Dragobete to the dazzling Lantern Festival in Taiwan and China. This day truly packs a global punch of fun and festivity!