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24 February

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Contemporary era

1848

Abdication of Louis-Philippe

On 24 February 1848, King Louis-Philippe abdicated; the Second Republic was proclaimed in France.

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Contemporary era

1803

Marbury v. Madison

On 24 February 1803, the US Supreme Court asserted judicial review in Marbury v. Madison.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1582

The Gregorian calendar bull

On 24 February 1582, Gregory XIII's bull 'Inter gravissimas' established the Gregorian calendar.

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