On this day in History - February 24

1854 – A Penny Red with perforations becomes the first perforated postage stamp to be officially issued for distribution in Britain.

1895 – Revolution breaks out in Baire, a town near Santiago de Cuba, beginning the Cuban War of Independence; the war ends along with the Spanish–American War in 1898.

1942 – The Battle of Los Angeles: A false alarm led to an anti-aircraft barrage that lasted into the early hours of February 25.

2007 – Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.