Page 13: Historical Events In 1924

Aug 26   In the year 1924 (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.   

Aug 27   On this day in history david Rowbotham, Australian poet   

Aug 28   Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union on this day in history.   

Aug 28   Janet Frame, NZ, novelist (Intensive Care, Owls Do Cry) in the year 1924.   

Aug 29   Dinah Washington, Chicago, singer (What a Difference a Day Makes) on this day in history.   

Aug 29   In the year 1924 german Republic day accepts Dawes plan   

Aug 31   On this day in history buddy [Leonard] Hackett, Bkln, comedian (God's Little Acre, Music Man)   

Aug 31   Paavo Nurmi runs world record 10,000m (30:06.2) in the year 1924.   

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   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) in the year 1924.   

Sep 04   Joan Aiken, Romania, writer of children's songs in the year 1924.   

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

Sep 06   In the year 1924 assassination attempt on Mussolini fails   

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

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

Sep 08   On this day in history wendell H Ford, (Sen-D-Kentucky, 1974- )   

Sep 09   In the year 1924 hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii.   

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

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

Sep 10   On this day in history giants rip Braves 22-1, Frisch goes 6-for-6 before grounding out   

Sep 10   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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) in the year 1924.   

Sep 13   In the year 1924 pekka Hannikainen, composer, dies at 69   

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

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   Andre Franquin, cartoonist was born in the year 1924.   

Jan 03   In the year 1924 birth of henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of roy Harding, British teacher   

Jan 03   In the year 1924 birth of nell Rankin, American singer (d. 2005)   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of doug Ellis, British entrepreneur   

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 in the year 1924.   

Jan 02   On this day in history death of sabine Baring-Gould, English composer and novelist (b. 1834)   

Jan 04   In the year 1924 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   Winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859) died in the year 1924.   

Jan 21   Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian leader, dies of a stroke at 53 in the year 1924.   

Jan 24   Thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80 in the year 1924.