Page 3: Historical Events In 2024

Feb 25   On this day in history 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] on this day in history.   

Feb 28   On this day in history 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   In the year 2024 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 2024 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 30,000.   

Mar 01   In the year 2024 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   In the year 2024 vladimir Putin was reelected in the Russian presidential election, held from March 15 to 17   

Mar 02   In the year 2024 brit Music Awards: Raye wins a record six Brits, including album and song of the year, with Kylie Minogue awarded Global Icon [1]   

Mar 02   LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 124-114 defeat to Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles on this day in history.   

Mar 03   Iowa's Caitlin Clark becomes the NCAA Division I all-time career scoring leader, surpassing Pete Maravich 's career total of 3,667; her 35 points in win over visiting Ohio State brings her total to 3,685 and counting in the year 2024.   

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] on this day in history.   

Mar 05   Shirt worn by (a very wet) Colin Firth in 1995 BBC-TV adaption of Jane Austen 's "Pride and Prejudice" sells for £20,000 ($32,000) at a charity auction in London [1] on this day in history.   

Mar 06   In the year 2024 nikki Haley ends her US presidential campaign after Super Tuesday, ceding the GOP nomination to Donald Trump [1]   

Mar 07   On this day in history as the final Nordic country to join the alliance, Sweden officially joins NATO, becoming its 32nd member after Finland a year earlier.   

Mar 07   On this day in history 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 & Honey” worst picture, Jon Voight worst actor, Megan Fox worst actress [1] on this day in history.   

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] in the year 2024.   

Mar 10   Portuguese legislative election: The Democratic Alliance wins 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 in the year 2024.   

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] in the year 2024.   

Mar 11   In the year 2024 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 first comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, is passed by the European Union on this day in history.   

Mar 14   The United Nations estimates that at least 56% of Palestinian civilians killed in the Israel-Hamas war were women and children in the year 2024.   

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] in the year 2024.   

Mar 15   Russian presidential election: Incumbent Vladimir Putin is reelected for a fifth term in the year 2024.   

Mar 17   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] on this day in history.   

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] in the year 2024.   

Mar 20   On this day in history 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   In the year 2024 vaughan Gething confirmed as Welsh new first minister and the first black leader of a national government in Europe [1]   

Mar 21   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Mar 24   Senegalese presidential election: Bassirou Diomaye Faye is elected president after his party and its former candidate Ousmane Sonko were disqualified on this day in history.   

Mar 25   On this day in history door from "Titanic" that saved Kate Winslet 's character (and killed Leo DiCaprio’s) sells for US$718,750 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] on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   Adaora Adimora , 67, American doctor and academic, cancer died in the year 2024.   

Jan 01   Anthony J. Alvarado , 81, American educator, New York City Schools Chancellor (1983–1984), blood cancer and pneumonia died on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Camila Batmanghelidjh , 61, Iranian-Belgian charity executive, founder of Kids Company died in the year 2024.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of sandra Blewett , 74, New Zealand swimmer and coach.   

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

Jan 01   In the year 2024 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   Chang Chih-chia , 43, Taiwanese Olympic baseball player ( 2004 , 2008 ) died on this day in history.