Historical Events on February 24

18 significant historical events occurred on February 24. February 24 is associated with various historical events across a span of over a century. In 1895, the date marked the start of the Cuban War of Independence, an armed conflict among the United States, Cuba, and Spain. It is also known for being the date of several Academy Awards ceremonies, including the 80th in 2008, the 85th in 2013, and the 91st in 2019. More recently, on February 24, 2022, the Snake Island campaign took place during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.