The referendum held between February 29 and March 1, by the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina received almost unanimous support, and on March 3 independence was proclaimed, prompting a violent by Serbian forces.
Other notable events on February 29th:
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In 2012, The world’s tallest tower the Tokyo Skytree measuring 634 meters is completed.
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In 2004, Jean-Bertrand Aristide is removed as President of Haiti after a coup d’etat.
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In 1996, a Boeing 737 on its way to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa, Peru crashes in the Andes, killing all 123 on board.
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In 1940, Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American actor to win an Academy Award after she won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Gone with the Wind”.
