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   David Rowbotham, Australian poet in the year 1924.   

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) on this day in history.   

Aug 29   Dinah Washington, Chicago, singer (What a Difference a Day Makes) in the year 1924.   

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   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   Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya on this day in history.   

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

Sep 03   In the year 1924 civil war breaks out in China (Gen Tsi moves to Shanghai)   

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   Assassination attempt on Mussolini fails on this day in history.   

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

Sep 08   Alexandra Kollontai of Russia becomes 1st woman ambassador on this day in history.   

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) in the year 1924.   

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

Sep 11   Mieczyslaw Surzynski, composer, dies at 57 on this day in history.   

Sep 12   In the year 1924 howard Curtis Nielson, (Rep-R-UT, 1983- )   

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

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   In the year 1924 walter Johnson elected AL MVP   

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

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Jan 01   Roberts Blossom, American actor and poet was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of henry M Fazzie, S Afr Union/UDF-leader   

Jan 03   Roy Harding, British teacher was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   In the year 1924 birth of dr Gilbert Bogle, Australian scientist who died in the Bogle-Chandler case (1963)   

Jan 02   Sabine Baring-Gould, English composer and novelist (b. 1834) died on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history arne Garborg, Norwegian playwright (Mannfolk), dies at 72   

Jan 15   Geza Zichy, composer, dies at 74 in the year 1924.   

Jan 16   In the year 1924 death of winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, philanthropist (b. 1859)   

Jan 21   In the year 1924 vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian leader, dies of a stroke at 53   

Jan 24   Thephilo Braga, Portuguese poet/politician, dies at 80 on this day in history.