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Historical events & facts — February 24
What happened on February 24?
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine — the largest conventional war in Europe since World War II. The Russian army attacked from the north, east and south, attempting to take Kyiv within days. Ukrainian resistance, led by President Zelensky, thwarted the initial objectives. The war triggered the largest refugee crisis in Europe since 1945.
On February 24, 1821, General Agustín de Iturbide proclaimed the Plan of Iguala, establishing the principles of Mexican independence: Catholicism as the only religion, independence from Spain, and equality between Creoles and Peninsulares. The plan was accepted by Guerrero's insurgents and royalist troops, and Mexico proclaimed independence on September 27 of that same year.
On February 24, 1868, the US House of Representatives approved the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson — the first American president to undergo this process. Johnson was accused of violating the Tenure of Office Act by dismissing his Secretary of War without Senate approval. The Senate acquitted him by a single vote. Presidential impeachment trials remained exceptional for a century.
Notable birthdays — February 24
Famous people born on February 24
Wilhelm Grimm
Wilhelm Carl Grimm was a German writer, philologist and anthropologist. He was the younger brother of Jacob Grimm, of the literary duo the Brothers Grimm.
Dave Sands
Dave Sands was an Aboriginal Australian professional boxer.
George Ryan
George Homer Ryan was an American politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Secretary of State of Illinois from 1991 to 1999 and as lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1991. He was later convicted of federal racketeering, bribery, extortion, money laundering, and tax fraud stemming from his time in office.
Celia Kaye
Celia Kaye is an American actress. She starred in the 1964 film adaptation of Island of the Blue Dolphins which won her a Golden Globe award.
David Wineland
David Jeffery Wineland is an American physicist at the Physical Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His most notable contributions include the laser cooling of trapped ions and the use of ions for quantum-computing operations.
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