Historical Events In February - 29
Thursday, 09 May 2024
1840 John Philip Holland, Liscannor Ireland, pioneer in submarine building on this day in history.
1844 On this day in history thaddaus Weigl, composer, dies at 67
1848 On this day in history neufchatel declares independence of Switzerland
1852 On February - 29 john Landseer, printer/engraver (Royal Academy), dies
1856 Hostilities in Russo-Turkish War cease on February - 29.
1860 On this day in history herman Hollerith, inventor (1st electric tabulating machine)
1868 On February - 29 british government of Disraeli forms
1868 On February - 29 1st British govt of Disraeli forms
1868 [Charles] Louis I [Augustus], King of Bavaria (L Montez), dies at 81 on February - 29.
1880 Gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy opens on this day in history.
1880 Gotthard railway tunnel between Switzerland & Italy completed on this day in history.
1884 On this day in history alfred Sendrey, composer
1892 On February - 29 britain & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea
1892 Britian & US sign treaty on seal hunting in Bering Sea on February - 29.
1896 Omer C F L Tulippe, Belgian geographer on February - 29.
1904 On this day in history president Theodore Roosevelt appoints a seven-man commission to oversee completion of the Panama Canal.
1904 On February - 29 the birth of Jimmy Dorsey, US bandleader
1904 Theodore Roosevelt, appoints 7 man committee to study Panama Canal on this day in history.
1904 Alan Richardson, composer on this day in history.
1908 On this day in history dutch scientists produce solid helium
1908 On February - 29 alf Gover, cricketer (bowled in 4 Tests for England/famous coach)
1908 On February - 29 pat Garrett, U.S. gunslinger
1916 Edward H J Keurvels, Flemish conductor/composer (Parisina), dies at 62 on February - 29.
1920 Arthur Franz, Perth Amboy NJ, actor (Invaders From Mars, Young Lions) on this day in history.
1924 On this day in history david Beattie, British governor-general of NZ
1928 On February - 29 alan Loveday, British(?) violinist
1928 On this day in history adolphe Appia, Swiss set designer/theorist, dies at 65
1932 On this day in history failed coup attempt by fascist Lapua Movement in Finland
1932 Gavin Stevens, cricket (Australian bat on 59-60 India/Pakistan tour) on February - 29.
1932 "Big Ed" Morris, pitcher (Boston Red Sox), dies on February - 29.
1936 On this day in history fDR signs 2nd neutrality act
1936 Alex Rocco, actor (Blue Knight, Stanley, Stunt Man) on February - 29.
1940 "Gone with the Wind," wins 8 Oscars on February - 29.
1940 Gone with the Wind picks up eight Academy Awards, including the Oscar for Best Picture on this day in history.
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