Following are some of the major events to have occurred on February 24:1935 - Grand Prix in Pau.1946 - Juan Peron elected as president in Argentina.2000 - Philippines Mayon Volcano erupts, causing thousands to flee their homes in towns around Legazpi.2002 - For the first time in 74 years of the Osca
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