Historical Events In 1924

Aug 26   In the year 1924 (August 13 Old Style) The Catastrophe of Smyrna, known as the Asia Minor Catastrophe to Greeks, occurs. The Ottoman army expels Greeks and other non-Turks from Asia Minor.   

Aug 27   David Rowbotham, Australian poet on this day in history.   

Aug 28   On this day in history georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union.   

Aug 28   Janet Frame, NZ, novelist (Intensive Care, Owls Do Cry) on this day in history.   

Aug 29   On this day in history dinah Washington, Chicago, singer (What a Difference a Day Makes)   

Aug 29   On this day in history german Republic day accepts Dawes plan   

Aug 31   Buddy [Leonard] Hackett, Bkln, comedian (God's Little Acre, Music Man) on this day in history.   

Aug 31   In the year 1924 paavo Nurmi runs world record 10,000m (30:06.2)   

Sep 01   On this day in history kenchoji Rinzai temple in Kamakur Japan, heavily damaged by earthquake   

Sep 02   44th US Mens Tennis: William Tilden beats William Johnston (61 97 62) on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in NYC on this day in history.   

Sep 03   On this day in history civil war breaks out in China (Gen Tsi moves to Shanghai)   

Sep 04   In the year 1924 joan Aiken, Romania, writer of children's songs   

Sep 05   Krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar, composer on this day in history.   

Sep 06   On this day in history assassination attempt on Mussolini fails   

Sep 06   On this day in history john Melcher, (Sen-D-MO)   

Sep 08   In the year 1924 alexandra Kollontai of Russia becomes 1st woman ambassador   

Sep 08   On this day in history wendell H Ford, (Sen-D-Kentucky, 1974- )   

Sep 09   In the year 1924 hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii.   

Sep 09   Jane Greer, Wash DC, actress (Prisoner of Zenda, Clown) on this day in history.   

Sep 10   Boyd K. Packer, LDS apostle on this day in history.   

Sep 10   Giants rip Braves 22-1, Frisch goes 6-for-6 before grounding out in the year 1924.   

Sep 10   In the year 1924 leopold &Loeb found guilty of murder   

Sep 10   Walter Lees, cricketer (26 wkts on 5 Tests Eng v SA 1905-06), dies in the year 1924.   

Sep 11   On this day in history daniel Kahikina Akaka, (Rep-D-HI, 1977- /Sen-D Hawaii)   

Sep 11   Mieczyslaw Surzynski, composer, dies at 57 on this day in history.   

Sep 12   In the year 1924 howard Curtis Nielson, (Rep-R-UT, 1983- )   

Sep 13   On this day in history 19th Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in Philadelphia (5-0)   

Sep 13   Maurice Jarre, Lyons France, composer (Dr Zhivago-Acad Award 1966) in the year 1924.   

Sep 13   In the year 1924 pekka Hannikainen, composer, dies at 69   

Sep 14   Jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster (NY Yankees, SD Padres) in the year 1924.   

Sep 14   On this day in history walter Johnson elected AL MVP   

Sep 15   In the year 1924 anthony Johnson Showalter, composer, dies at 66   

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Jan 01   In the year 1924 birth of roberts Blossom, American actor and poet   

Jan 03   In the year 1924 birth of andre Franquin, cartoonist   

Jan 03   In the year 1924 birth of henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader   

Jan 03   Roy Harding, British teacher was born in the year 1924.   

Jan 03   Nell Rankin, American singer (d. 2005) was born in the year 1924.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of doug Ellis, British entrepreneur   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of sebastian Kappen, Indian theologian (d. 1993)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of dr Gilbert Bogle, Australian scientist who died in the Bogle-Chandler case (1963)   

Jan 02   Sabine Baring-Gould, English composer and novelist (b. 1834) died in the year 1924.   

Jan 04   Alfred Grünfeld, Austrian pianist, composer (b. 1852) died in the year 1924.   

Jan 13   Georg H Quincke, German physicist (Test of Quincke), dies at 89 on this day in history.   

Jan 14   On this day in history arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72   

Jan 15   Geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74 in the year 1924.   

Jan 16   In the year 1924 death of winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859)   

Jan 21   Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian leader, dies of a stroke at 53 in the year 1924.   

Jan 24   Thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80 in the year 1924.