It happened on a… February 24

2022

Russia attacks the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Vladimir Putin announced this military operation, in the Donbas region, to “demilitarize the country”.

United Nations-backed COVAX initiative begins delivering vaccines to middle and low income countries with first AstraZeneca shipment to Ghana.

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act in landmark case that ignited #MeToo movement.

Men’s big air snowboarding event makes Olympic debut at Pyeongchang; Canada’s Sébastien Toutant is inaugural gold medallist.

Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba due to ill health after nearly fifty years.

Cuba’s parliament named Raul Castro president. His brother Fidel had ruled for nearly 50 years.

Britain’s Prince Charles announces engagement to Lady Diana Spencer.

Beatles begin filming “Help” in Bahamas.

The first nylon bristle toothbrush was made. It was the first time that nylon yarn had been used commercially.

The Nazi Party is founded.

In Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an area was leased to the U.S. for a naval base.