Historical Events In 1924

Jan 03   British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovers the mummified remains of Tutankhamen, boy-king of Egypt.   

Jan 03   British egyptologist Howard Carter finds sarcophagus of Tutankhamun   

Jan 03   The sarcophagus of Tutankhamen is discovered by Howard Carter.   

Jan 06   Poulenc/Nijinska's ballet "Les Biches," premieres in Monte Carlo   

Jan 07   Roloff Beny, Alberta, painter/photographer (A Time of Gods)   

Jan 11   SS Helgoland, she had sought shelter off the Ards coast but dragged her anchors and stranded at Tara Point, Ulster. The crew climbed the rigging to seek safety but had to remain there all night until they were rescued. During World War One she had been a 'Q' ship, with disguised gunnery for use against enemy submarines.   

Jan 12   History of Science Society organized at Boston   

Jan 13   Georg H Quincke, German physicist (Test of Quincke), dies at 89   

Jan 13   In this year, Nationalist Wafd-party claims Egyptian parliament elections   

Jan 13   Philip Rawson, artist/teacher   

Jan 14   Allies direct Fiume (Rijeka) in Italy   

Jan 14   Arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72.   

Jan 15   3rd Dutch government Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms.   

Jan 15   3rd Dutch govt Ruijs de Beerenbrouck forms.   

Jan 15   Geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74.   

Jan 16   Katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo)   

Jan 18   Donald Baverstock, TV producer.   

Jan 19   7th earl of Carnarvon, English large landowner   

Jan 21   Benny Hill, Southampton England, comedian (Benny Hill Show).   

Jan 21   Jan 21, Russian revolutionary and founder of Bolshevism, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, dies at age 54.   

Jan 21   Telly Savalas, American actor is born.   

Jan 21   Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian leader, dies of a stroke at 53   

Jan 21   Vladimir Lenin, architect of the Bolshevik Revolution and the inaugural leader of the Soviet Union, died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 54.   

Jan 22   Baldwin govt steps down in England   

Jan 23   Frank R Lautenberg, (Sen-D-NJ, 1983- )   

Jan 23   Ramsey MacDonald forms 1st Labour govt in Britain.   

Jan 23   Ramsey MacDonald forms inaugural Labour government in Britain   

Jan 24   8th earl Spencer, English large landowner/father of Diane.   

Jan 24   Italian dictator Mussolini disallows non-fascists work union   

Jan 24   Mussolini disallows non-fascists work union   

Jan 24   Russian city of St Petersburg renamed Leningrad   

Jan 24   The Russian city of St. Petersburg is renamed Leningrad to honor the late revolutionary leader. It was later renamed back to St. Petersburg.   

Jan 24   Thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80   

Jan 25   1st Winter Olympic games open in Chamonix, France   

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Jan 01   Roberts blossom: American actor and poet   

Jan 03   Andre franquin: Cartoonist   

Jan 03   Henry m fazzie: S afr union/udf-leader   

Jan 03   Roy harding: British teacher   

Jan 03   Nell rankin: American singer    

Jan 03   Doug ellis: British entrepreneur   

Jan 04   Sebastian kappen: Indian theologian    

Jan 05   Dr gilbert bogle: Australian scientist who died in the bogle-chandler case (1963)   

Jan 02   Sabine baring-gould: English composer and novelist (b. 1834)   

Jan 04   Alfred grünfeld: Austrian pianist, composer (b. 1852)   

Jan 13   Georg h quincke: German physicist (test of quincke),   

Jan 14   Arne garborg: Norwegian playwright (mannfolk),    

Jan 15   Geza zichy: Composer,   

Jan 16   Winifred cochrane: Countess of dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859)   

Jan 21   Vladimir ilyich ulyanov lenin: Russian leader,    

Jan 24   Thephilo braga: Portuguese poet/politician,