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 on this day in history.  

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) in the year 1924.  

Aug 29   On this day in history 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   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) in the year 1924.  

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   On this day in history daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya  

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

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   On this day in history assassination attempt on Mussolini fails  

Sep 06   In the year 1924 john Melcher, (Sen-D-MO)  

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

Sep 08   Wendell H Ford, (Sen-D-Kentucky, 1974- ) in the year 1924.  

Sep 09   Hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii in the year 1924.  

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

Sep 10   Boyd K. Packer, LDS apostle in the year 1924.  

Sep 10   Giants rip Braves 22-1, Frisch goes 6-for-6 before grounding out on this day in history.  

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

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) in the year 1924.  

Sep 11   In the year 1924 mieczyslaw Surzynski, composer, dies at 57  

Sep 12   On this day in history 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   On this day in history jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster (NY Yankees, SD Padres)  

Sep 14   Walter Johnson elected AL MVP on this day in history.  

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

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of andre Franquin, cartoonist  

Jan 03   Henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader was born in the year 1924.  

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

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

Jan 05   In the year 1924 birth of dr Gilbert Bogle, Australian scientist who died in the Bogle-Chandler case (1963)  

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

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

Jan 13   On this day in history georg H Quincke, German physicist (Test of Quincke), dies at 89  

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

Jan 15   In the year 1924 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