Historical Events
Event of Interest
President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declares Proclamation 1017 placing the country in a state of emergency in attempt to subdue possible military coup.
Famous Deaths
- Denis Twitchett, Cambridge scholar, and Chinese historian (b. 1925)
- Dennis Weaver, American actor (Chester-Gunsmoke, Duel, Battered), dies at 81
- Don Knotts, American actor (Andy Griffth Show, 3's Company), died of lung cancer at 81
- Irakli Charkviani, Georgian alt-rock and electronic musician, poet and prose writer, dies of heart failure at 44
- John Martin, Canadian broadcaster (b. 1947)
- Octavia E. Butler, American sci-fi author (Hugo, Wild Seed), dies at 58
- Thomas Koppel, Danish pianist and classical and avant-garde composer (Savage Rose), dies at 61
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About February 24, 2006
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Check On It - Beyonce Featuring Slim Thug
- #1 Song: Thunder In My Heart Again - Meck Ft. Leo Sayer