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Historical Events on February 29

8 significant historical events occurred on February 29. February 29, appearing only during leap years, has seen several historical events despite its rarity. On this date, the failed February 26 Incident coup attempt took place in Japan in 1936, and two Academy Awards ceremonies were held in different decades. The 1960 Agadir earthquake in Morocco occurred then, and in 2020, the Doha Agreement between the United States and the Taliban was signed. With only five major recorded events, February 29 is notable for its intersection of political upheaval, natural disasters, cultural events, and diplomatic actions over nearly a century.

Total Events
8
Time Span
19162020
Categories
4
Top Category
war
5 events

9 famous birthdays on February 29

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Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density
20th C.21st C.

20th Century

5 events
war

Naval engagement fought during the First World War

general

February 26 Incident — failed 1936 coup d'état in Japan

war

12th Academy Awards — American Motion Picture Academy film award

war

1944 Adriatic Sea battle

disaster

1960 Agadir earthquake — earthquake in Morocco

21st Century

3 events
war

76th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 2003

war

2016 military operation

politics

2020 Peace agreement between the US and the Taliban

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