Page 13: Historical Events In 1924

Aug 26   (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 in the year 1924.   

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

Aug 28   In the year 1924 georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union.   

Aug 28   On this day in history janet Frame, NZ, novelist (Intensive Care, Owls Do Cry)   

Aug 29   In the year 1924 dinah Washington, Chicago, singer (What a Difference a Day Makes)   

Aug 29   In the year 1924 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   Paavo Nurmi runs world record 10,000m (30:06.2) on this day in history.   

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

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

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   Joan Aiken, Romania, writer of children's songs in the year 1924.   

Sep 05   On this day in history krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar, composer   

Sep 06   Assassination attempt on Mussolini fails on this day in history.   

Sep 06   John Melcher, (Sen-D-MO) in the year 1924.   

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   On this day in history hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii.   

Sep 09   On this day in history jane Greer, Wash DC, actress (Prisoner of Zenda, Clown)   

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   Leopold &Loeb found guilty of murder in the year 1924.   

Sep 10   On this day in history walter Lees, cricketer (26 wkts on 5 Tests Eng v SA 1905-06), dies   

Sep 11   Daniel Kahikina Akaka, (Rep-D-HI, 1977- /Sen-D Hawaii) on this day in history.   

Sep 11   On this day in history mieczyslaw Surzynski, composer, dies at 57   

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

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

Sep 13   Maurice Jarre, Lyons France, composer (Dr Zhivago-Acad Award 1966) on this day in history.   

Sep 13   Pekka Hannikainen, composer, dies at 69 in the year 1924.   

Sep 14   On this day in history jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster (NY Yankees, SD Padres)   

Sep 14   In the year 1924 walter Johnson elected AL MVP   

Sep 15   On this day in history anthony Johnson Showalter, composer, dies at 66   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of roberts Blossom, American actor and poet   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader   

Jan 03   Roy Harding, British teacher was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 03   Doug Ellis, British entrepreneur was born in the year 1924.   

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

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

Jan 02   Sabine Baring-Gould, English composer and novelist (b. 1834) died on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 14   Arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72 in the year 1924.   

Jan 15   Geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

Jan 16   In the year 1924 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   On this day in history thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80