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.