Capture
Francis I is captured at Pavia, creating an opening for Henry VIII to press English claims in France.
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February 24 in History
This permanent archive page contains 192 World History Database records for February 24, spanning 1525 to 2026. Recorded topics include Battle of Pavia; Capture; Death of Jacques de la Palice.
Total: 192Events: 163Births: 4Deaths: 8Battles: 12Coronations: 5Countries: 28
Events on February 24
Capture
Francis I is captured during the Battle of Pavia, creating an opportunity for Henry VIII's French ambitions.
Great Enterprise
Henry VIII and Wolsey revive the Great Enterprise after the French defeat at Pavia.
Invasion of France
The capture of Francis I at Pavia encourages Henry VIII to renew plans for an invasion of France.
Partition
Henry VIII and Wolsey consider schemes to partition France after the capture of Francis I at Pavia.
Duke of Guise Succeeds
Henry of Guise succeeds his father Francis as Duke of Guise
Duke of Guise Succeeds
Henry succeeds his father as Duke of Guise
Widow of Guise
Anne d Este becomes widow of Francis Duke of Guise
Assassination of Henry Stewart
Writes a letter to Mary saying Darnleys assassins should be arrested & punished
Calendar Reform
Supports and explains the Gregorian calendar reform introduced by Gregory XIII
Calendar Reform
His calendar scheme forms the basis of the Gregorian reform promulgated by Gregory XIII
Papal Bull
Issues Inter gravissimas, introducing the Gregorian calendar reform
Reform of Parliament
An act is passed through Parliament declaring monopolies to be illegal
Act of General Pardon and Oblivion
Parliament enacts the General Pardon and Oblivion after Worcester, offering broad wartime pardons while excluding specified offenders.
French Alliance
Philip confirms a close military and political alliance with Louis XIV.
Execution
Executed for part played in supporting the Jacobites, his title and estates forfeited
Convention
Provides for an Anglo-Spanish truce
Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
Siege of Munich
Maria Theresas troops enter Munich
Peace
Parliament votes to abandon the American War of Independence
Minister of England
Appointed Minister of England
Alliance Prussia and France
Prussia allows for the free passage of French troops against Russia
Alliance Prussia and France
Prussia allows for the free passage of French troops against Russia
Invasion of Russia
Prussia allows for the free passage of French troops against Russia
Landing at Methoni
Ibrahim Pasha lands Egyptian forces in the Peloponnese
Discovery of Antarctica
Sights bare mountain tops through the ocean ice and correctly surmises that they are part of a continent, naming the area Enderby Land in honour of his patrons
Discovery of Enderby Land
The expedition sights bare mountain tops through the ocean ice and Biscoe correctly surmises that they are part of a continent and names the area Enderby Land in honour of his patrons
Invasion of Texas
Leads an invasion of Texas after US settlers decalare independence
Abdication
The Bourbons are overthrown & the second Republic proclaimed
Coup
The Bourbons are overthrown & the second Republic proclaimed
Second Hall Government
Begins the Second Hall Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
Seeks to preserve relations with Russia
Seeks to preserve relations with Russia after problems with France
Speech
Speaks in the Commons against the Governments proposed increase in military spending
Anti-Aircraft Defence Reviewed
Addresses the provision of anti-aircraft guns for defence against enemy raids.
Military Service Act Implementation Reviewed
Answers questions about implementation of the new Military Service Act.
Bolshevik Party
Calls for the re-unification of the Bolsheviks & Mensheviks
Coup
The strike doubles in size to around 200,000 workers, nearly half of all industrial workers in Petrograd are on strike, the new demands of the strike shift heavily towards overthrowing the autocracy and an end to the war
Coup
The strikers demand the overthrow of the autocracy and an end to the war
Demonstrations
Between 200,000 & 300,000 workers fill the streets
Demonstrations
Calls for the re-unification of the Bolsheviks & Mensheviks. Calls for an end to the war & for revolution
February Revolution
The strike doubles in size to around 200,000 workers, nearly half of all industrial workers in Petrograd
Menshevik Party
Calls for the re-unification of the Bolsheviks & Mensheviks
Strike
General Khabalovs soldiers, acting under the Tsars orders, open fire on striking workers, 169 workers are killed, and over 1,000 people are injured
Strike
The strike doubles in size to around 200,000 workers, nearly half of all industrial workers in Petrograd are on strike
Strike
The strikers demand the overthrow of the autocracy and an end to the war
Peace
The Soviets accept the German peace terms
Rule of Estonia
Estonias Independence Day, Estonia proclaims independence from Russia
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
A telegram accepting German proposals is sent to the Germans
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Leaves for Brest Litovsk with instructions to sign German peace terms without argument
25 Point Program
When the points are announced more than 2000 people attend the rally. Adapted from Rudolf Jung's Austro-Bohemian program by Anton Drexler, Adolf Hitler, Gottfried Feder and Dietrich Eckart
25 Point Program
Hitler announces the party's program in front of 2000 people in the Munich Festsaal of the Hofbrauhaus
25 Point Program
The National Socialist Program originated at a DAP congress in Vienna, then was taken to Munich, by the civil engineer and theoretician Rudolf Jung
Manifesto
Hitler proclaims the Party program at the Hofbrauhaus
National Socialism
The National Socialist Program originated at a DAP congress in Vienna, then was taken to Munich, by the civil engineer and theoretician Rudolf Jung
Rally
Speaks as a guest speaker to attract a larger audience, not a member of the NSDAP
Rally
Chairs the NSDAP rally in the absence of Drexler, over 2,000 attend. At Hitler's wishes the 1st NSDAP rally is held at the Festsaal of the Hofbrauhaus
Treason
1st day of Hitler's trial in Munich for treason
Trial
1st day of Hitler's trial in Munich for treason
World Court
Urges United States participation in the Permanent Court of International Justice.
League Withdrawal
Rejects the League report on Manchuria.
Plot
Launches a raid on the Communist Party HQ
Raid
Launches a raid on the Karl Liebknecht Haus
Local Government Financial Provisions Bill
Challenges government proposals affecting local-government finance.
Reballion of Rebels in Graz
About 20,000 Nazis invade Graz town square & raise the swastika
Reballion of Rebels in Graz
About 20,000 Nazis invade Graz town square & raise the swastika
Army Group Vistula
The newly created Army Group Vistula, under the command of Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler,attemped a counter-attack but failed by 24 February
Alliance Adnan Menderes and Iraq to counter Russian expansionism in the Middle East
Signs a Treaty of with Iraq to counter Russian expansionism in the Middle East
Pact between Turkey and Iraq
Turkey & Iraq sign a Treaty of alliance, Parliament votes to support it
Radio Rebelde
Directs rebel radio broadcasts from the Sierra Maestra.
Radio Rebelde Founded
Under Guevara's supervision, Radio Rebelde begins broadcasting from the Sierra Maestra to carry rebel news and the movement's messages across Cuba.
Afro-Asian Solidarity Seminar Speech
Guevara addresses the Second Economic Seminar of Afro-Asian Solidarity in Algiers.
Shanghai Revolutionary Committee
Mao favours replacing the Shanghai Commune with a revolutionary committee model
Nationalization
Algeria nationalizes majority control of French oil and gas interests
Strike
It is announced in Cabinet 35 million will be found to keep 3 of the 4 shipyards open
Physical Graffiti
Releases the double album Physical Graffiti on Swan Song.
Détente Policy at Twenty-Fifth Congress
Reaffirms détente while declaring continued Soviet support for Communist and national liberation movements.
Twenty-Fifth CPSU Congress Opens
Opens the Twenty-Fifth Communist Party Congress and addresses thousands of Soviet and foreign delegates.
Constitution of Afghanistan
Daoud signs a constitution creating a centralized presidential and one-party republic.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Constitution of Spain
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
Coup
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
Grammy Award
John Lennon and Yoko Onos Double Fantasy wins Album of the Year for 1981 at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards
John Lennon and Yoko Onos Double
John Lennon and Yoko Onos Double Fantasy wins Album of the Year for 1981 at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards
Album of the Year
Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys
Grammy Award
Yoko Ono recieves the "Album of the Year Award" for "Double Fantasy" at the 24th annual Grammys
Election
The Nationalists defeat the Communists
Arab Forces Enter Kuwait
Khalid directs Saudi and other Arab formations advancing toward Kuwait City.
Arab Forces Ground Offensive
Commands Saudi and allied Arab forces during the ground offensive.
Armored Left Hook
Drives eastward against Iraqi Republican Guard formations.
Breach of Iraqi Defences
Rhame's division opens lanes through fortified obstacles for VII Corps.
British Armoured Division Attack
Smith's division attacks Iraqi positions as part of the VII Corps advance.
British Armoured Offensive
Commands Britain's 1st Armoured Division during the ground offensive.
British Armoured Offensive
Commands Britain's armoured division during the ground offensive.
British Brigade Advance
The Desert Rats engage Iraqi armored and artillery positions.
British Brigade Advance
Denaro leads the brigade through Iraqi defences during Operation Granby.
British Ground Offensive
De la Billiere directs British forces supporting the coalition's armoured attack.
Coalition Ground Campaign Begins
Bush authorises the ground campaign after Iraq fails to accept the coalition withdrawal terms.
Coalition Ground Offensive
Directs Saudi and Arab formations during the coalition ground offensive.
Coalition Land Attack Directed
Coordinates Marine, Army and Arab advances against Iraqi defenses.
Desert Rats Ground Offensive
Commands the 7th Armoured Brigade in Operation Granby.
Desert Sabre Offensive
Ground forces begin the final campaign to liberate Kuwait.
Diplomacy Ends before Ground Attack
Bush concludes that diplomatic proposals have not secured Iraq's unconditional withdrawal.
Division Daguet Advance
Roquejeoffre's French forces attack on the far western coalition flank.
Eastern Kuwait Assault
Directs Marine forces through Iraqi defensive belts in eastern Kuwait.
Eastern Kuwait Offensive
Pushes northward toward Kuwait City during the ground offensive.
First Marine Division Advance
Leads the 1st Marine Division into Kuwait.
First Marine Division Advance
Myatt's division attacks northward and seizes key objectives in Kuwait.
First Marine Division Offensive
Division forces destroy Iraqi positions while advancing north.
French Western Flank Advance
The division helps secure routes threatening Iraqi forces around Kuwait.
Ground Offensive and Soviet Mediation
Coalition ground forces attack while Iraq continues seeking a settlement through Soviet mediation.
Ground Offensive Authorized
Authorizes the coalition ground offensive against Iraqi forces.
Ground Offensive Command
Directs the coalition ground offensive into Kuwait and Iraq.
Ground War Begins
Authorizes the coalition ground offensive.
Invasion of Iran
The Allied land offensive begins against Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
The Allied land offensive begins against Iraq
Iraqi Defensive Breach
Leads the division through fortified Iraqi obstacles.
Iraqi Obstacle Belt Penetrated
The breach enables VII Corps armored formations to pass.
Joint Forces Advance
Directs formations advancing toward Kuwait City.
Kuwait Airport Offensive
Advances toward Kuwait International Airport and nearby suburbs.
Marine Breach into Kuwait
Boomer's Marine divisions break through Iraqi defensive belts in eastern Kuwait.
Marine Breach Operations
The rapid advance threatens Iraqi positions around Kuwait City.
Marine Divisions Enter Kuwait
The 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions cross into Kuwait during the coalition ground assault.
Marine Ground Assault
Commands Marine forces breaching Iraqi defenses in eastern Kuwait.
Mutla Ridge Approach
Advances toward routes northwest of Kuwait City.
Northward Kuwait Advance
Advances toward routes west of Kuwait City.
Operation Daguet Ground Attack
Commands French forces advancing on the coalition's western flank.
Operation Granby Ground Attack
The division attacks Iraqi forces on VII Corps' southern flank.
Republican Guard Offensive
Corps forces attack Republican Guard formations protecting withdrawal routes.
Second Marine Division Advance
Keys leads the division through minefields and defensive positions toward Kuwait City.
Second Marine Division Advance
Leads the 2nd Marine Division through Iraqi defensive belts.
Second Marine Division Breach
Leads the division through minefields and prepared defenses.
Task Force Ripper Advance
Leads the 1st Marine Division during the Kuwait ground attack.
VII Corps Breach Force
Commands the division opening lanes through Iraqi fortifications.
VII Corps Ground Attack
Franks begins the armoured advance intended to destroy the Republican Guard.
VII Corps Left Hook
Commands VII Corps during the armored envelopment west of Kuwait.
VII Corps Offensive
Commands VII Corps in the coalition's armored offensive.
VII Corps Passage Opened
Opens lanes enabling VII Corps armored forces to advance.
Western Corps Advance
Luck's corps advances deep into Iraq on the coalition's western flank.
Western Flank Offensive
Airborne and mechanized forces isolate Iraqi units occupying Kuwait.
XVIII Airborne Corps Advance
Commands the far western wing of the ground offensive.
XVIII Airborne Corps Offensive
Commands the western wing of the coalition ground attack.
Millenium Dome
Unveils plans for the interior of the Millenium Dome
President of Laos
Becomes president of Laos
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after Khamtai Siphandon moves to the presidency
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"
Belarus Staging Ground
Allows Russian forces to attack Ukraine from Belarusian territory.
Defense of Ukraine
Directs Ukrainian armed resistance during the opening day of the Russian invasion
Full-Scale Invasion
Orders the full-scale invasion of Ukraine from Russia, Belarus and Crimea.
Full-Scale Invasion Address
Addresses Ukrainians after Russia launches its full-scale invasion and pledges national resistance.
Full-Scale Invasion Announced
Announces a special military operation as Russian forces begin the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
General Mobilization
Orders general mobilization after Russia begins the full-scale invasion.
Kyiv Defense
Helps organize Kyiv's civic defense during the Russian assault.
Martial Law
Declares martial law after Russia launches its full-scale invasion.
National Defense
Commands Ukrainian armed forces during the opening invasion.
Russian Offensive
Oversees Russian military operations during the invasion's opening phase.
Sanctions on Russia
Announces new sanctions after Russia attacks Ukraine.
Snake Island
Symbolizes Ukrainian resistance after Snake Island refuses Russian surrender demands.
Sumy Fighting
Reports heavy fighting as Russian troops enter Sumy Oblast.
China Peace Plan
China issues a twelve-point position paper on the war.
Canada Strategic Security Partnership
Establishes a long-term strategic security partnership with Justin Trudeau covering defense, resilience and reconstruction support.
Italy Defense Cooperation Pact
Concludes a ten-year pact with Giorgia Meloni covering military assistance, reconstruction and consultations after future aggression.
Four Years of Full-Scale War
Marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion and calls for sustained international support.
Births on February 24
Birth of Clement VII
Birth of Clement VII
Birth of Thomas Townshend
Birth of Thomas Townshend
Birth of Georg Leo von Caprivi
Birth of Georg Leo von Caprivi
Birth of Mary Ellen Chase
Birth of Mary Ellen Chase
Deaths on February 24
Death of Jacques de la Palice
Death of Jacques de la Palice, killed at the Battle of Pavia
Death of Francis de Guise
Death of Francis de Guise, assassinated while attempting to crush the Huguenots
Death of Francis of Guise
Francis of Guise dies from wounds received near Orleans
Death of Francis of Guise
Francis of Guise dies from wounds received outside Orleans
Death of William Gordon
Death of William Gordon
Death of Charles Bonaparte
Death of Charles Bonaparte, father of Napoleon I
Death of Davy Crocket
Death of Davy Crocket, killed at the Battle of the Alamo
Death of Jim Bowie
Death of Jim Bowie, killed during the Battle of the Alamo
Battles on February 24
Battle of Pavia
Francis I is captured during the Battle of Pavia
Battle of Pavia
The capture of Francis I at Pavia encourages Henry VIII to revive plans for a conquest of France.
Battle of Pavia
The Habsburg victory at Pavia and capture of Francis I encourage Henry VIII to revive plans for war against France.
Battle of Pavia
Death of Jacques de la Palice, killed at the Battle of Pavia
Battle of Alamo
Killed during the Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Alamo
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Battle of Alamo
Killed in battle during a 12 day siege which helps defeat the Mexican Army
Battle of Alamo
Mexicans storm a Spanish mission slaughtering all 187 Texan defenders. General Anna has the defenders bodies burned as an example to the rebellious Texans
Battle of Alamo
The defenders are massacarred within 1 hour. Demands surrender but receives canon shot & orders his artillery destroy the mission
Battle of Alamo
Travis & Bowie retreat to the Alamo despite orders by General Houston to withdraw
Battle of Berlin
The newly created Army Group Vistula, under the command of Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler,attemped a counter-attack but failed by 24 February
Hostomel Airport Battle
Russian airborne forces attack Hostomel airport near Kyiv.
Coronations on February 24
Coronation
Spains Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by Pope Clement VII in the last coronation of a German King by a Pope
Coronation
Spains Carlos I is crowned Holy Roman Emperor Charles V by Pope Clement VII in the last coronation of a German King by a Pope
Coronation
Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France
Coronation
Takes part in the War of Austrian Succession as the puppet of France & Prussia
Coronation
The 1st non-Habsburg to wear the Imperial Crown for over 300 yrs. Crowned Emperor with the help of Prussia & France. Crowned Emperor, Charles Albert of Bavaria calls himself Charles VII