Famous Birthdays
- Bettino Craxi, Italian socialist politician (Prime Minister, 1983-87), born in Milan, Kingdom of Italy (d. 2000)
- Bingu wa Mutharika, Thyolo, Nyasaland (Malawi), Malawi President (2004-2012), (d. 2012)
- Flemming Nielsen, Danish soccer midfielder (26 caps, Olympic silver 1960; Atalanta, Morton FC), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 2018)
- Frank Chapot, American equestrian (Olympic silver 1960, 1972), born in Camden, New Jersey (d. 2016)
- Renata Scotto, Italian soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1965-87; La Traviata - "Violetta") and opera director, born in Savona, Kingdom of Italy (d. 2023) [1]
- Shuko Mizuno, Japanese composer (Symphonic Metamorphoses), born in Tokushima, Japan
Famous Weddings
Kim Philby
High-ranking member of British intelligence Kim Philby (22) weds communist Litzi Friedmann in Vienna, Austria
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights
About February 24, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces