February 24

What happened on this day:

1582 Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar.

1839 William Otis invents the steam shovel.
1868 First parade to have floats is held
1868 Andrew Johnson is the first US President to be impeached
1946 Juan Peron is elected president of Argentina.
1970 National Public Radio : NPR is founded.

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Famous Birthdays:

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1885 Admiral Chester Nimitz : WWII Fleet Admiral
1942 Joe Lieberman : US Senator
1955 Steven Jobs : Apple Computer
1956 Eddie Murray : Pro Baseball Player
1965 Kristin Davis : Movie Actress
1966 Billy Zane : Movie Actor