February 24

What happened on February 24 in history

3 events fall on February 24, from 1582 to 1920. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on February 24

  1. 1582

    The Gregorian calendar is decreed

    Pope Gregory XIII's bull Inter gravissimas drops ten days from the year.

    Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

  2. 1868

    Andrew Johnson is impeached

    The House votes to impeach a president for the first time.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1920

    The Nazi Party programme is announced

    Hitler reads twenty-five points to a Munich beer-hall crowd.

    Play the 20th century round