24 February - Talat Mahmood birth anniversary

 

Talat Mahmood was born on 24 February 1924 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He is considered to be one of the greatest male non-classical and semi-classical singers of India who conquered innumerable hearts and stirred countless souls with his beautifully soft silken voice and profoundly artistic subtle method of singing. Even though he is particularly admired for his rendition of soft and sombre semi-classical and non-classical ghazals, the film songs sung by him are also considered critically flawless and outstanding. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1992, in recognition of his profound artistic contributions in the spheres of cinematic and ghazal music. He was died on 9 May 1998 (aged 74) in Mumbai.

24 February - Independence Day Estonia

Independence Day, formally the Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is a national holiday in Estonia commemorating the Estonian Declaration of Independence which was published in the capital city Tallinn on 24 February 1918, establishing the Republic of Estonia. Since then, it has been the national day of Estonia.

The Estonian Declaration of Independence, also known as the Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia was drafted in Tallinn by the Salvation Committee which had been elected by the elders of the Estonian Provincial Assembly. Originally intended to be proclaimed on 21 February 1918, the proclamation was delayed until the evening of  February 23, when the manifesto was printed and announced publicly during a political demonstration in the city of Pärnu. On the next day, 24 February 1918, the manifesto was printed and distributed in the capital, Tallinn. At the time, during World War I, as the declaration of independence occured between retreating Bolshevik Russian and advancing German troops, Tallinn remained free of foreign military presence for only one day, the 24 February 1918.

24 February - Flag Day Mexico

 

 "Flag Day" is a national holiday in Mexico dedicated to the flag of Mexico. Flag Day is celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. It was established by the President of Mexico, General Lázaro Cárdenas, in front of the monument to General Vicente Guerrero; Guerrero was the first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag, on March 12, 1821.

24 February - Tirupati foundation stone year 1130

 

Tirupati is a city in Andhra Pradesh and is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and other historic temples and is referred to as the 'Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh'. It is one of the eight Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras (Self-Manifested Temples) dedicated to Vishnu.

According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yuga, Rama resided here with Sita and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.

Tirupati Temple is one of India's most well-known and historic temples in the south which is currently commemorating its 893rd birthday. The date is marked based on the historical references to its inception on this date in 1130 AD. It is an iconic Hindu temple in India with one of the richest shrines in the world.

Sri Vaishnavite saint Bhagawad Ramanujacharya laid the foundation for the Govindaraja Swamy temple, which is today situated in the centre of the city, about 893 years ago.

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, the city's legislator, purchased all of the antiquated inscriptions that were found inside the Govindraja Temple and it showed that Ramanujacharya laid the city's foundation stone on February 24, 1130

22 February - USA celebrates National Chili Day

 

 

National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of February each year. In 2024, this would fall on February 22nd. This day is dedicated to the beloved dish known as chili, which is a spicy stew typically made with meat, tomatoes, beans, and various chili peppers.

People often celebrate National Chili Day by enjoying a bowl of chili, either homemade or from their favorite local restaurant. It's a time for chili cook-offs, tasting events, and sharing different variations of this flavorful and hearty dish.

If you're a fan of chili, you might consider cooking up your favorite recipe or trying a new one on National Chili Day. It's a great opportunity to appreciate the warmth and deliciousness of this classic comfort food.

23 February - International Organization for Standardization founded in 1947

 

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.Membership requirements are given in Article 3 of the ISO Statutes.

ISO was founded on 23 February 1947, and (as of November 2022) it has published over 24,500 international standards covering almost all aspects of technology and manufacturing. It has 809 Technical committees and sub committees to take care of standards development.The organization develops and publishes standardization in all technical and nontechnical fields other than electrical and electronic engineering, which is handled by the IEC.It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,and works in 167 countries as of 2022. The three official languages of the ISO are English, French, and Russian.

23 February - Matthias Corvinus born in 1443

 

 

Matthias Corvinus, also called Matthias I (Hungarian: Hunyadi Mátyás, Romanian: Matia/Matei Corvin, Croatian: Matija/Matijaš Korvin, Slovak: Matej Korvín, Czech: Matyáš Korvín; 23 February 1443 – 6 April 1490), was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1458 to 1490. After conducting several military campaigns, he was elected King of Bohemia in 1469 and adopted the title Duke of Austria in 1487. He was the son of John Hunyadi, Regent of Hungary, who died in 1456. In 1457, Matthias was imprisoned along with his older brother, Ladislaus Hunyadi, on the orders of King Ladislaus the Posthumous. Ladislaus Hunyadi was executed, causing a rebellion that forced King Ladislaus to flee Hungary. After the King died unexpectedly, Matthias's uncle Michael Szilágyi persuaded the Estates to unanimously proclaim the 14-year-old Matthias as king on 24 January 1458. He began his rule under his uncle's guardianship, but he took effective control of government within two weeks.

23 February - Gadge Maharaj birth anniversary

 

Gadge Maharaj (23 February 1876 - 20 December 1956; also known as Sant Gadge Maharaj or Sant Gadge Baba) was an Indian mendicant-saint and social reformer from the Indian state of Maharashtra. He lived in voluntary poverty and wandered to different villages promoting social justice and initiating reforms, especially related to sanitation. He is still revered by the common people in India and remains a source of inspiration for various political parties and non-government organizations

22 February - George Washington birth anniversary

 

George Washington ( 22 February 1732 – 14 December 1799) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created and ratified the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of his Country" for his manifold leadership in the nation's founding.

22 February - Saint Lucia got Independence from UK

 

Saint Lucia (Saint Lucian Creole French: Sent Lisi, French: Sainte-Lucie) is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean.The island was previously called Iouanalao and later Hewanorra, names given by the native Arawaks and Caribs (respectively), two Amerindian peoples.Part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 km2 (238 square miles) with an estimated population of over 180,000 people as of 2022. The national capital is the city of Castries

The first proven inhabitants of the island, the Arawaks, are believed to have first settled in AD 200–400. Around 800 AD, the island would be taken over by the Kalinago. The French were the first Europeans to settle on the island, and they signed a treaty with the native Caribs in 1660. England took control of the island in 1663. In ensuing years, England and France fought 14 times for control of the island, and the rule of the island changed frequently. Eventually, the British took full control in 1814.Because the island switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West" after the Greek mythological character, Helen of Troy.

Representative government was introduced in 1924 with universal suffrage being established in 1951.From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the West Indies Federation. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state, while remaining as a Commonwealth Realm.