Page 7: Historical Events In 1924

Apr 24   Marilyn Erskine, Rochester NY, actor (Fran-Tom Ewell Show).   

Apr 25   Erzsebet Szonyi, composer.   

Apr 26   Josef Labor, composer, dies at 82   

Apr 27   Antwerp soccer tie Belgium-Netherlands 1-1   

Apr 28   119 die in Benwood West Virginia coal mine disaster.   

Apr 28   J Hartmann discovers asteroid #1029 La Plata   

Apr 28   Kenneth David Kaunda, founder/president (Zambia, 1964-91).   

Apr 29   Al Balding, Toronto Ont, Canadian Tour golfer (Quebec Open-1952)   

Apr 30   Sheldon Harnick, Chicago, lyricist (Fiorello, Fiddler on the Roof).   

May 01   August Cuppens, Flemish author (Limburgs Driemanschap), dies at 62   

May 01   Earl George, composer.   

May 02   Aafje Heynis, Dutch singer.   

May 02   Netherlands refuses to recognize USSR.   

May 03   Aleph Zadik Aleph is formed in Omaha, Nebraska by Sam Beber   

May 04   8th modern Olympic games open in Paris France   

May 04   8th Olympic games open at Paris, France.   

May 04   German Republic election fascists and communists win.   

May 04   Peter Aldersley, actor/disc jockey.   

May 05   Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, Buenos Aires, director (Monday's Child)   

May 05   Unions terminate Twentse textile strike   

May 06   Carel S Adama van Scheltema, poet/writer (socialism), dies at 47.   

May 07   Peruvian Torre forms APRA, Alianza Popular Revolutionaria Americana.   

May 08   Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231" premieres   

May 08   Arthur Honegger's "Pacifica 231," premieres.   

May 08   Lev N Lunts, Russian writer (Outside the Law), dies at 23   

May 08   Memel territories given to Lithuania   

May 08   Workers at Werkspoor in Amsterdam strike against 3rd wage cut   

May 09   Bulat S Okudzjava, Russian author (Student!)   

May 10   Adolfo Albertazzi, Italian writer (L'ave), dies at 58.   

May 10   J Edgar Hoover appointed head of FBI.   

May 10   J Edgar Hoover appointed head of the FBI   

May 11   Antony Hewish, radio astronomer   

May 11   In this year, Cartel des Gauches claims French parliamentary election   

May 11   Pulitzer Prize awarded to Robert Frost (New Hampshire).   

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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,