Tuesday, 24th February 1987 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings partly cloudy with temperatures between -13°C and 0°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 24th February in Berlin, DE.
On this Tuesday in February, Berlin experienced partly cloudy conditions as the waxing gibbous moon illuminated the night sky. The zodiac sign for those born on this date fell under Pisces, the water sign traditionally associated with intuition and creativity. Berlin, the capital of Germany, stands as one of Europe's major cultural and historical centres, hosting world-class museums, galleries and architectural landmarks that reflect its complex past and vibrant contemporary character.
Throughout history, 24 February has marked numerous significant moments across the globe. In 1809, the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, one of the most celebrated playhouses in Britain, succumbed to fire after standing for only fifteen years. The Napoleonic Wars saw another pivotal moment on this date when British forces secured the unconditional surrender of French admiral Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse during the invasion of Martinique, establishing a five-year occupation of the Caribbean island. Earlier still, in 1803, the Supreme Court delivered its landmark decision in Marbury v. Madison, fundamentally establishing the principle of judicial review in the United States Constitution.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 24th February 1987
Winter's waters carry seeds that spring will know.
Fortune of the Day
24th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on February 24 blend dreamy sensitivity with transformative depth. Neptune's spiritual force merges with Pluto's psychological intensity, giving them a magnetic, contemplative presence. They navigate between imagination and inner power with quiet magnetism.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in empathy, intuition, and creative profundity. However, they risk drowning in emotional currents or becoming controlling. Balancing dreams with practical grounding remains their central challenge.
Love Those born on this day seek deep, transformative partnerships over surface connections. Their intuitive nature enables profound intimacy, though trust-building takes time. They love unconditionally when genuine soul resonance exists.
Caree & Finance They flourish in creative, therapeutic, or spiritual fields. Numerology 8 fuels financial ambition and leadership capacity. They blend artistic sensibility with business acumen, creating lasting prosperity.
Health Emotional balance is vital to their wellbeing, as psychological strain manifests physically. Meditation, creative expression, and water-based activities stabilize them. Regular boundary-setting protects their sensitive energy.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Fire).
Fun Facts About 24th February
Name Days in Your Language: Maddison, Madison, Madisyn, Madyson, Mateo, Mathew, Mathias, Matt, Mattea, Matthew, Matthias, Mattias, Mattie, Matty, Modesto
Someone born on this day in 1987 would be 39 years old today — just 14,286 days into life, which is roughly 342,867 hours, 20,572,072 minutes, or 1,234,324,329 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 55. day of the year.
There are 310 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 9 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 24th February
- Dwayne Allen, American football player (1990)
- Derek Wolfe, American football player (1990)
- Trace Cyrus, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1989)
- Daniel Kaluuya, English actor (1989)
- Kosta Koufos, Greek-American basketball player (1989)
- Rodrigue Beaubois, French basketball player (1988)
- Alexander Koch, American actor (1988)
- Connie Ramsay, Scottish judoka (1988)
- Maksym Radziwill, Polish-Canadian mathematician (1988)
- Kim Kyu-jong, South Korean singer, dancer, and actor (1987)
Lives Remembered on 24th February
- Tony Conigliaro, American baseball player (born 1945) (1990)
- Malcolm Forbes, American sergeant and publisher (born 1917) (1990)
- Sandro Pertini, Italian journalist and politician, 7th President of Italy (born 1896) (1990)
- Johnnie Ray, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1927) (1990)
- Rukmini Devi Arundale, Indian Bharatnatyam dancer (born 1904) (1986)
- Tommy Douglas, Scottish-Canadian minister and politician, 7th Premier of Saskatchewan (born 1904) (1986)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 24th February
- Christian feast day: Blessed Ascensión Nicol y Goñi
- Christian feast day: Blessed Josefa Naval Girbés
- Christian feast day: Lindel Tsen and Paul Sasaki (Anglican Church of Canada)
- Christian feast day: Modest (bishop of Trier)
- Christian feast day: Sergius of Cappadocia
- Christian feast day: February 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Dragobete (Romania)
- Engineer's Day (Iran)
- Flag Day in Mexico
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Estonia from the Russian Empire in 1918; the Soviet period is considered to have been an illegal annexation.
- National Artist Day (Thailand)
- Sweden Finns' Day (Sweden)
What Happened on 24th February?
- Russo-Ukrainian War: Days after recognising Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian president Vladimir Putin orders the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. (2022)
- Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia following an attempt to replace the Pakatan Harapan government, which triggered the 2020-2022 Malaysian political crisis. (2020)
- Tara Air Flight 193, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, crashes, with 23 fatalities, in Solighopte, Myagdi District, Dhaulagiri Zone, while en route from Pokhara Airport to Jomsom Airport. (2016)
- A Metrolink train derails in Oxnard, California following a collision with a truck, leaving more than 30 injured. (2015)
- Space Shuttle Discovery launches on its final mission, STS-133. (2011)
- Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba and the Council of Ministers after 32 years. He would remain as head of the Communist Party for another three years. (2008)
- Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea. (2007)
- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declares Proclamation 1017 placing the country in a state of emergency in an attempt to subdue a possible military coup. (2006)
- The 6.3 Mw Al Hoceima earthquake strikes northern Morocco with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 628 people are killed, 926 are injured, and up to 15,000 are displaced. (2004)
- China Southwest Airlines Flight 4509, a Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft, crashes in Rui'an, Zhejiang, China. All 61 people on board are killed. (1999)