births
February 24, 1829
Friedrich Spielhagen, German novelist, literary theorist and translator
Friedrich Spielhagen
Friedrich Spielhagen was a German novelist, literary theorist and translator. He tried a number of careers in his early 20s, but at 25 began writing and translating. His best known novel is Sturmflut and his novel In Reih' und Glied was quite successful in Russia.
February 24
February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 310 days remain until the end of the year.