Page 3: Historical Events In 2024

Feb 25   Lewis Koumas is an unused substitute in the 2024 EFL Cup final where Liverpool beat Chelsea 1–0 after extra time   

Feb 27   The Philadelphia Orchestra announces renaming of their concert home as Marian Anderson Hall, in honor of the noted 20th century contralto who was from the city [1]   

Feb 28   Haitian jailbreak: A state of emergency is declared by the Haitian government after gangs storm two prisons and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry   

Feb 28   Mitch McConnell announces he is stepping down as Senate Republican leader in November, as the longest-serving Senate leader in US history [1]   

Feb 28   Oprah Winfrey says she is stepping down from the board of WeightWatchers and selling her shares, months after she confirmed taking prescription weight-loss drugs [1]   

Feb 29   Israel-Hamas war: Soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces open fire on a crowd of civilians in Gaza City, killing more than a hundred people, as the Palestinian casualties of the war exceed 30000   

Mar 01   Funeral for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny held in Moscow attended by thousands, after he was murdered in prison as a political prisoner [1].   

Mar 01   Vladimir Putin was reelected in the Russian presidential election, held from March 15 to 17.   

Mar 02   In this year, Brit Music Awards: Raye claims a record six Brits, including album and song of the year, with Kylie Minogue awarded Global Icon [1]   

Mar 02   LeBron James is recorded as becoming inaugural player in NBA history to score 40000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 124-114 defeat to Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles   

Mar 03   Iowa's Caitlin Clark is recorded as becoming the NCAA Division I all-time career scoring leader, surpassing Pete Maravich 's career total of 3667; her 35 points in win over visiting Ohio State brings her total to 3685 and counting   

Mar 04   US Supreme Court rules states can't bar federal candidates, including Donald Trump , from a ballot under 14th Amendment clause prohibiting those who “engaged in insurrection” [1]   

Mar 05   Shirt worn by (a very wet) Colin Firth in 1995 BBC-TV adaption of Jane Austen 's "Pride and Prejudice" sells for £20000 ($32000) at a charity auction in London [1].   

Mar 06   Nikki Haley ends her US presidential campaign after Super Tuesday, ceding the GOP nomination to Donald Trump [1].   

Mar 07   As the final Nordic country to join the alliance, Sweden officially joins NATO, becoming its 32nd member after Finland a year earlier   

Mar 07   US President Joe Biden gives a fiery state of the union speech to Congress, addressing the question of his age head on [1].   

Mar 09   44th Razzie Awards: “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” worst picture, Jon Voight worst actor, Megan Fox worst actress [1].   

Mar 10   96th Academy Awards: Best Film "Oppenheimer"; Best Director Christopher Nolan , acting Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone , Robert Downey Jr , Da'vine Joy Randolph; Ryan Gosling sings "I'm Just Ken" [1].   

Mar 10   In this year, Portuguese legislative election: The Democratic Alliance claims a plurality of seats and forms a minority government amid losses by the incumbent Socialist Party and major gains by the right-wing Chega party.   

Mar 11   Catherine, Princess of Wales , apologizes for "confusion" caused by releasing an edited family photo after news agencies issue a "kill" notice over digital manipulation [1].   

Mar 11   Haitian acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry announces his pending resignation from both offices amid an ongoing crisis marked by gang warfare in the country.   

Mar 13   The Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's inaugural comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, is passed by the European Union.   

Mar 14   The United Nations estimates that at least 56% of Palestinian civilians killed in the Israel-Hamas war were women and children.   

Mar 15   Former US VP Mike Pence says "he cannot in good conscience” endorse Donald Trump for President in an interview on Fox News [1].   

Mar 15   Russian presidential election: Incumbent Vladimir Putin is reelected for a fifth term.   

Mar 17   In this year, After suppressing and murdering opponents, President Vladimir Putin claims a post-Soviet record election victory, with 87.8% of the vote. The six year term will make him Russia's longest-serving leader in over 200 years. [1].   

Mar 19   Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announces her organization Yield Giving is giving away $640 million to 361 nonprofits after an open call for applications [1].   

Mar 20   British singer-songwriter Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin receive Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House in Washington, D.C.   

Mar 20   Vaughan Gething confirmed as Welsh new inaugural minister and the inaugural black leader of a national government in Europe [1]   

Mar 21   Elon Musk 's Neuralink company posts a video of a patient playing chess online through their brain implant [1].   

Mar 22   Islamic State-affiliated gunmen attack concertgoers at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Russia, killing at least 145 people and injuring 551   

Mar 24   Senegalese presidential election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye is elected president after his party and its former candidate Ousmane Sonko were disqualified   

Mar 25   Door from "Titanic" that saved Kate Winslet 's character (and killed Leo DiCaprio’s) sells for US$718750 at Planet Hollywood auction, beating Indiana Jones‘ bullwhip and ax from "The Shining" [1].   

Mar 25   Homes belonging to Sean " Diddy " Combs searched by federal authorities amid allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, against the rap singer and producer [1]   

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Jan 01   Adaora Adimora , 67, American doctor and academic, cancer died on this day in history.   

Jan 01   In the year 2024 death of anthony J. Alvarado , 81, American educator, New York City Schools Chancellor (1983–1984), blood cancer and pneumonia.   

Jan 01   In the year 2024 death of camila Batmanghelidjh , 61, Iranian-Belgian charity executive, founder of Kids Company .   

Jan 01   Sandra Blewett , 74, New Zealand swimmer and coach died in the year 2024.   

Jan 01   Mario Boljat , 72, Croatian footballer ( Hajduk Split , Schalke 04 , Yugoslavia national team ) died in the year 2024.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of james Herbert Brennan , 83, Irish author ( The Faerie Wars Chronicles , The Occult Reich ).   

Jan 01   Khemais Chammari , 81, Tunisian diplomat, human rights activist, and politician, deputy (1994–1996) died on this day in history.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of chang Chih-chia , 43, Taiwanese Olympic baseball player ( 2004 , 2008 ).