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29 February

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Contemporary era

1960

Agadir earthquake

On 29 February 1960, a violent earthquake destroyed the city of Agadir, Morocco, killing thousands.

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Contemporary era

1940

Hattie McDaniel, first Black Oscar winner

On 29 February 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first Black person to win an Academy Award.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1504

Columbus and the lunar eclipse

On 29 February 1504, in Jamaica, Christopher Columbus predicted a lunar eclipse to awe the inhabitants and obtain food.

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