History February Calendar February 29
February 29

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

2012

Tokyo Skytree opens (world’s tallest tower)

The Tokyo Skytree, standing at 634 meters (2,080 ft), opened to the public. As of its completion, it was the tallest tower in the world and Japan’s tallest structure

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2012

Tokyo Skytree opens (world’s tallest tower)

The Tokyo Skytree, standing at 634 meters (2,080 ft), opened to the public. As of its completion, it was the tallest tower in the world and Japan’s tallest structure

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1960

Earthquake destroys Agadir

A devastating earthquake struck Agadir, Morocco, late on Feb. 29, 1960, virtually destroying the city and killing around 12,000 people (about a third of its population)

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1960

Earthquake destroys Agadir

A devastating earthquake struck Agadir, Morocco, late on Feb. 29, 1960, virtually destroying the city and killing around 12,000 people (about a third of its population)

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1940

Hattie McDaniel wins Oscar

Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award, earning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind

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1940

Hattie McDaniel wins Oscar

Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award, earning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind

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