What Happened on February 22, 2024

Historical Events

  • Japan’s benchmark stock exchange, the Nikkei average reaches its highest-ever level at 39,098, breaking its 1989 record [1]
  • Odysseus is the first private spacecraft to land on the moon though on its side, 1st US moon landing since 1972 [1]

Famous Deaths

  • (Veronica) "Roni" Stoneman, American banjo player, singer, and comedienne (The Stoneman Family; Hee Haw), dies at 85
  • Artur Jorge, Portuguese soccer striker (16 caps; Académica, Benfica, Belenenses) and manager (Portugal, Switzerland, Cameroon; Porto), dies at 78
  • Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (7 x Stanley Cup Montreal Canadiens; 6 x NHL All Star) and coach (St. Louis Blues, NY Rangers), dies at 91
Died in 2024 2024 Highlights

About February 22, 2024

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lovin On Me - Jack Harlow
  • UK #1 Song: Stick Season - Noah Kahan