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 on this day in history.   

Aug 27   David Rowbotham, Australian poet in the year 1924.   

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   On this day in history 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   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   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   In the year 1924 joan Aiken, Romania, writer of children's songs   

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   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   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   In the year 1924 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 on this day in history.   

Sep 11   In the year 1924 daniel Kahikina Akaka, (Rep-D-HI, 1977- /Sen-D Hawaii)   

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

Sep 12   In the year 1924 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   On this day in history maurice Jarre, Lyons France, composer (Dr Zhivago-Acad Award 1966)   

Sep 13   On this day in history pekka Hannikainen, composer, dies at 69   

Sep 14   In the year 1924 jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster (NY Yankees, SD Padres)   

Sep 14   Walter Johnson elected AL MVP in the year 1924.   

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

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Jan 01   In the year 1924 birth of roberts Blossom, American actor and poet   

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

Jan 03   Henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Roy Harding, British teacher was born in the year 1924.   

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   Sebastian Kappen, Indian theologian (d. 1993) was born in the year 1924.   

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 in the year 1924.   

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   In the year 1924 arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72   

Jan 15   On this day in history geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74   

Jan 16   Winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859) died on this day in history.   

Jan 21   In the year 1924 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