February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. In a common year there are 310 days remaining until December 31; in a leap year there are 311 days left because of the additional day in February (leap years). The date falls in late winter in the Northern Hemisphere and late summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Overview and calendar notes
This date is within the astrological sign of Pisces and normally occurs during a season associated with dormancy giving way to early signs of spring in temperate regions. Its position in the calendar means events on this day are often remembered in national histories, court decisions and modern popular culture.
Notable observances
- Estonia: Independence Day — national celebrations mark the declaration of independence proclaimed on February 24, 1918.
- Civic, cultural, or religious commemorations in various countries depending on local calendars and traditions.
Selected historical events
- 1803 — The United States Supreme Court issued the landmark decision in Marbury v. Madison, a foundation of U.S. judicial review.
- 1918 — Estonia declared independence, an event now observed annually as the nation's principal national day.
Births and cultural notes
- 1955 — Steve Jobs, co‑founder of Apple Inc., was born on February 24; his life and work have become a frequent cultural reference tied to this date.
February 24 is a representative date whose significance varies by country and discipline: historians and legal scholars may note court rulings, nations may celebrate independence anniversaries, and popular culture remembers notable births. For practical calendar use, consult a current local or national calendar for holidays, observances and adjustments related to leap years.