What happened on February 24th in history?
1945 : American soldiers liberate the capital Manila from Japanese control during World War II. 1945 : The prime minister of Egypt Dr. Ahmed Maher Pasha was assassinated after reading a declaration of war against the Axis powers.
Why is 24 February a special day?
24 February – Central Excise Day Central Excise Day is observed in India on 24 February every year to encourage the employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way to prevent corruption in the manufacturing business and to carry out the best possible exercise services in India.
What is February 24 known?
National Dance Day. National Tortilla Chip Day. National Trading Card Day. Pink Shirt Day – February 24, 2021 (Last Wednesday in February)
What happened on 24th February in Indian history?
24 Feb- Battle of Karnal when the army of Nader Shah defeated the forces of Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor. It was a decisive victory for Nader Shah who defeated the army of Muhammad Shah in three hours in spite of being numbered 6:1. This allowed the plunder of Delhi to happen unhindered.
Who died on Feb 24?
Robert Fulton. 1815 Robert Fulton, American inventor and engineer (first commercial steamboat), dies of tuberculosis at 49.
Who died on the 24th February?
Who’s birthday is on 24 February in India?
Jayalalithaa Jayaram (Born on 24th February, 1948 at Mysore) – Former actress in South Indian Movies and In Present- Chief of AIDMK Party, Chief Minister Of Tamilnadu State. (4) Mrs. Puja Bhatt (Born on 24th February, 1972 at Mumbai) – Famous Actress of Bollywood Hindi Movies, Bollywood Film Director, Film Producer.
Did you know fun facts about February?
Fun Facts about February
- It is the shortest month of the year.
- The Welsh call February “y mis bach” which means “little month”.
- It is the third month of winter.
- In the Southern Hemisphere February is a summer month the equivalent of August.
- The month is named for the Latin word februum which means purification.