Major events recorded on February 24

Washington, United States. Several notable political, cultural and natural events have been recorded on February 24 across different countries and years.

Political events

In 1946, Juan Peron was elected president in Argentina.
In 2006, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a state of emergency.
In 2008, Raul Castro was named president of Cuba, ending his brother Fidel’s 49-year rule while keeping the country on a communist path.

Natural disasters and emergencies

In 2000, the Philippines’ Mayon Volcano erupted, causing thousands to flee their homes in towns around Legazpi.
In 2004, an earthquake hit Morocco, killing at least 220 people.

Culture, sport and public events

In 2002, for the first time in 74 years of the Oscars, two black film stars won the awards for Best Actor and Best Actress: Denzel Washington for “Training Day” and Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball”.
In 2002, the closing ceremony of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics was held in the United States.

Accidents and protests

In 2007, a Virgin train high-speed crash occurred in northern Britain.
In 2010, anti-government protests took place in Athens.

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