CalEvents:Feb/Feb 24
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Notable events for February 24
Date
Event
Significance
February 24, 1920
Founding of the Negro National League (NNL)
On this day, the Negro National League, the first successful professional baseball league for African-Americans, was founded by Rube Foster. The NNL provided African-American athletes with a platform to showcase their talent during the segregation era.
February 24, 1966
Military coup in Ghana, overthrowing Kwame Nkrumah
On this day, Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, was overthrown in a military coup while on a state visit to China. Nkrumah, a prominent Pan-Africanist leader, was ousted from power, marking a turning point in Ghana’s political history and a setback for the Pan-African movement.
February 24, 1980
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia peace agreement reached
On this day, a peace agreement was reached in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia, marking the end of the civil war and leading to the eventual independence of Zimbabwe in April 1980. The agreement ended nearly a decade of conflict between white minority rule and African nationalist forces.
February 24, 1999
Lauryn Hill wins five Grammy Awards
On this day, Lauryn Hill became the first woman to win five Grammy Awards in one night for her album *The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill*. Her success broke new ground for African-American women in the music industry, particularly in hip-hop and R&B.
February 24, 2010
Jacob Zuma elected President of South Africa
On this day, Jacob Zuma was elected President of South Africa. His presidency focused on economic reforms, though it was marred by allegations of corruption, eventually leading to his resignation in 2018.
February 24, 2011
Protests intensify in Libya against Muammar Gaddafi
On this day, protests against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi intensified as part of the Arab Spring. These protests eventually led to a civil war and Gaddafi’s downfall, significantly affecting North Africa and migration patterns in the region.
February 24, 2016
Kenya introduces new anti-corruption measures
On this day, the Kenyan government introduced new anti-corruption measures aimed at reducing widespread corruption within public institutions. These reforms marked a significant effort in improving governance and accountability in Kenya.