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.

    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.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1920

      The Nazi Party programme is announced

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

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

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