1. On February 24, 1801, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Act of March 3, 1801, which authorized the transfer of the capital of Virginia from Williamsburg to Richmond. This move was made because Richmond was more centrally located and had better access to transportation routes, making it easier for the government to conduct business.

2. On February 24, 1864, the Union army under General George Meade launched an attack on the Confederate forces under General Robert E. Lee in the Battle of Chester Station, also known as the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid. This raid was part of an unsuccessful attempt by the Union to free Union prisoners of war in Richmond, Virginia.

3. On February 24, 1930, the Virginia General Assembly passed a bill making Virginia the first state in the South to provide state-supported pensions for teachers. This was a major step forward in recognizing the contributions of teachers to the education system and helping to provide retirement security for those who had dedicated their careers to teaching.

4. On February 24, 1966, the Virginia Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the case of Loving v. Virginia, declaring that laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional. This ruling paved the way for interracial couples across the country to marry without fear of legal repercussions.

5. On February 24, 2010, the Virginia General Assembly approved a resolution apologizing for the state's role in slavery and segregation. The resolution acknowledged the "injustice, cruelty and brutality" of Virginia's history of slavery, and expressed regret for the state's past actions. This was an important step towards promoting racial reconciliation and understanding in Virginia.