February 24 in History
24 February in History – 60 years ago
Sub-Saharan Africa 1961: Discord over the Congo
The deposing and later assassination of Congolese PM Lumumba divided the United Nations. The... SEE MORE…
on 24 February 1812
All Events on 24 February
ends
1961
Gizenga overruns the central & southern Congo
1955
Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Turkey sign alliance with UK
starts
1949
Armistices between Israel and Arab states end Arab-Israeli War
ends
1917
British recapture Kut
1913
Carranza revolts against Huerta
ends
1911
Ottoman Empire sends forces to Tibesti
1895
Cuba revolts against Spain
1863
Arizona Territory created
ends
1848
Revolt in Paris dethrones Louis Philippe
starts
1846
British invade Hutt Valley; arrest Te Rauparaha
starts
1825
Egypt intervenes in Greece to assist Ottomans
1812
Franco-Prussian alliance against Russia
starts
170
Romans repel Chatti invaders on Rhine
