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   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) in the year 1924.   

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   On this day in history paavo Nurmi runs world record 10,000m (30:06.2)   

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   Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya in the year 1924.   

Sep 02   On this day in history rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in NYC   

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 on this day in history.   

Sep 05   Krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar, composer on this day in history.   

Sep 06   In the year 1924 assassination attempt on Mussolini fails   

Sep 06   On this day in history 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- ) on this day in history.   

Sep 09   Hanapepe Massacre occurs on Kauai, Hawaii on this day in history.   

Sep 09   In the year 1924 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 on this day in history.   

Sep 10   In the year 1924 walter Lees, cricketer (26 wkts on 5 Tests Eng v SA 1905-06), dies   

Sep 11   On this day in history daniel Kahikina Akaka, (Rep-D-HI, 1977- /Sen-D Hawaii)   

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

Sep 12   On this day in history howard Curtis Nielson, (Rep-R-UT, 1983- )   

Sep 13   In the year 1924 19th Davis Cup: USA beats Australia in Philadelphia (5-0)   

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

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

Sep 14   In the year 1924 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   Roberts Blossom, American actor and poet was born in the year 1924.   

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 in the year 1924.   

Jan 04   In the year 1924 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   On this day in history 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   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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 24   In the year 1924 thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80