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International Underlings Day February 29th is also celebrated as International Underlings Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of assistants, interns, and all those who work in supporting…
2020: US-Taliban Deal On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a historic agreement aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan, America's longest conflict. The deal…
1972: Hank Aaron's Record Contract On February 29, 1972, baseball legend Hank Aaron signed a three-year contract worth $600,000 with the Atlanta Braves, making him the highest-paid player in Major…
1960: The Agadir Earthquake The Agadir earthquake struck Morocco on February 29, 1960, devastating the city of Agadir and resulting in the deaths of 12,000 to 15,000 people. It was…
1940: Hattie McDaniel's Historic Academy Award On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American to win an Academy Award. She won Best Supporting Actress…
2013: Pope Benedict XVI Resigns Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation from the papacy on February 28, 2013, becoming the first pope to do so since Gregory XII in 1415.…
1991: End of the First Gulf War The first Gulf War ended on February 28, 1991, following a brief but intense conflict that began with Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in…
1986: Assassination of Olof Palme Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated on February 28, 1986, while walking home from a cinema in Stockholm with his wife. Palme's murder shocked…
1953: Discovery of DNA Structure James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick announced on February 28, 1953, that they had discovered the double helix structure of DNA, unraveling the secret…
1935: Invention of Nylon On February 28, 1935, Wallace Carothers, a chemist at DuPont, invented nylon, marking a significant breakthrough in synthetic polymers. Nylon's introduction revolutionized the textile industry, offering…