On this day in history - Today, February, 24

Today in History

• 1582 Pope Gregory XIII orders the introduction of the Gregorian calendar

  Luigi Lilio's reform of the Julian calendar was first introduced in some European countries and is n

• 1607 The world's first opera is premiered

  Claudio Monteverdi's “L'Orfeo” is still performed regularly today.

• 1920 The German nazi party is founded

  Adolf Hitler became the party's leader in 1921.

• 1989 A Boeing 747 jumbo jet rips open over the Pacific Ocean

  United Airlines Flight 811 experienced an explosive decompression, resulting in the death of 9 passe

• 2010 Sachin Tendulkar becomes the first cricket player to score a double-century in the One Day International format

  The Indian sportsman is widely recognized as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket.