What Happened on February 24, 2024

Historical Events

Sports History

Brian Ortega wins against Yair Rodríguez at UFC Fight Night 237, earning Performance of the Night

  • Senegalese-French director's Mati Diop’s documentary "Dahomey" is the surprise winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin film festival [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Chris Nicholl, Irish soccer centre-back (51 caps Northern Ireland; Aston Villa 210 games, Southampton 228 games) and manager (Southampton 1985–91, Walsall 1994–97), dies at 77

Kenneth Mitchell (1974-2024)

Canadian actor (Star Trek: Discovery), dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 49

  • Stan Bowles, English soccer forward (5 caps; Queens Park Rangers 255 games, Leyton Orient, Brentford), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 75
  • Ulrik le Fevre, Danish soccer left winger (37 caps; Vejle Boldklub, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Club Brugge), dies at 77
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About February 24, 2024

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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