February 24 in History

24 February in History – 60 years ago

Discord over the Congo

Sub-Saharan Africa 1961: Discord over the Congo

The deposing and later assassination of Congolese PM Lumumba divided the United Nations. The... SEE MORE…

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Historical Atlas of Sub-Saharan Africa 1961: Discord over the Congo
Sub-Saharan Africa 1961
Discord over the Congo
The deposing and later assassination of Congolese PM Lumumba divided the United Nations. The...
Historical Atlas of Europe 1848: Year of Revolution Begins
Europe 1848
Year of Revolution Begins
By 1848 Europe was already experiencing considerable social tension, in good part due to the...
 

Ending on 24 February 1961

Gizenga overruns the central & southern Congo

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
starts   170
Romans repel Chatti invaders on Rhine

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