Historical Events In 1924

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   In the year 1924 dinah Washington, Chicago, singer (What a Difference a Day Makes)  

Aug 29   German Republic day accepts Dawes plan on this day in history.  

Aug 31   In the year 1924 buddy [Leonard] Hackett, Bkln, comedian (God's Little Acre, Music Man)  

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

Sep 01   Kenchoji Rinzai temple in Kamakur Japan, heavily damaged by earthquake in the year 1924.  

Sep 02   In the year 1924 44th US Mens Tennis: William Tilden beats William Johnston (61 97 62)  

Sep 02   In the year 1924 daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya  

Sep 02   In the year 1924 rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in NYC  

Sep 03   Civil war breaks out in China (Gen Tsi moves to Shanghai) on this day in history.  

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

Sep 05   Krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar, composer in the year 1924.  

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

Sep 06   John Melcher, (Sen-D-MO) on this day in history.  

Sep 08   On this day in history alexandra Kollontai of Russia becomes 1st woman ambassador  

Sep 08   Wendell H Ford, (Sen-D-Kentucky, 1974- ) on this day in history.  

Sep 09   Hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii on this day in history.  

Sep 09   Jane Greer, Wash DC, actress (Prisoner of Zenda, Clown) in the year 1924.  

Sep 10   In the year 1924 boyd K. Packer, LDS apostle  

Sep 10   In the year 1924 giants rip Braves 22-1, Frisch goes 6-for-6 before grounding out  

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   In the year 1924 mieczyslaw Surzynski, composer, dies at 57  

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

Sep 13   In the year 1924 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   Pekka Hannikainen, composer, dies at 69 on this day in history.  

Sep 14   Jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster (NY Yankees, SD Padres) on this day in history.  

Sep 14   Walter Johnson elected AL MVP in the year 1924.  

Sep 15   Anthony Johnson Showalter, composer, dies at 66 in the year 1924.  

Sep 15   On this day in history canadian National opens the 30.66 mile Long Lake Cut off from Long Lake to Nakina, Ontario.  

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Jan 01   Roberts Blossom, American actor and poet was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 03   Henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   In the year 1924 birth of roy Harding, British teacher  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of nell Rankin, American singer (d. 2005)  

Jan 03   Doug Ellis, British entrepreneur was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Sebastian Kappen, Indian theologian (d. 1993) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Dr Gilbert Bogle, Australian scientist who died in the Bogle-Chandler case (1963) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 02   In the year 1924 death of sabine Baring-Gould, English composer and novelist (b. 1834)  

Jan 04   On this day in history death of alfred Grünfeld, Austrian pianist, composer (b. 1852)  

Jan 13   In the year 1924 georg H Quincke, German physicist (Test of Quincke), dies at 89  

Jan 14   In the year 1924 arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72  

Jan 15   On this day in history geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74  

Jan 16   On this day in history death of winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859)  

Jan 21   On this day in history vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian leader, dies of a stroke at 53  

Jan 24   In the year 1924 thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80