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April 24, 1924
On April 24, 1924, thorvald Stauning becomes premier of Denmark (first term).
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Featured · April 24, 1924
Thorvald Stauning becomes premier of Denmark (first term).
Thorvald August Marinus Stauning was the first social democratic prime minister of Denmark. He served as prime minister from 1924 to 1926 and again from 1929 until his death in 1942.
Around 1924
The year in brief
1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1924th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 924th year of the 2nd millennium, the 24th year of the 20th century, and the 5th year of the 1920s decade.
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On April 24, 1924
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1924 Thorvald Stauning becomes premier of Denmark (first term). Prime Minister of Denmark (1873–1942)
Thorvald August Marinus Stauning was the first social democratic prime minister of Denmark. He served as prime minister from 1924 to 1926 and again from 1929 until his death in 1942.
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- April 1 Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years fortress confinement for his participation in the "Beer Hall Putsch" but spends only nine months in jail.
- April 1 The Royal Canadian Air Force is formed.
- April 13 A.E.K., a major Greek multi-sport club, is established in Athens by Greek refugees from Constantinople.
- August 28 The Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union.
- August 4 Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Soviet Union are established.
- December 1 The National Hockey League's first United States–based franchise, the Boston Bruins, plays their first game in league play at home, at the still-extant Boston Arena indoor hockey facility.
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