Births on April 24

Thomas Cronan

Born on April 24, 1885

Thomas Cronan, American triple jumper (d. 1962)

Thomas Francis "Tom" Cronan (April 24, 1885 – December 16, 1962) was an American athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.

He competed for the United States in the 1906 Intercalated Games held in Athens, Greece in the triple jump where he won the bronze medal.

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Events on 1885

24 Apr

Buffalo Bill's Wild West
American sharpshooter Annie Oakley is hired by Nate Salsbury to be a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West.
2 May

Léopold II of Belgium
The Congo Free State is established by King Léopold II of Belgium.
3 Jun

Big Bear
In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Police.
6 Jul

Rabies
Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog.
29 Aug

Internal combustion
Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first internal combustion motorcycle, the Reitwagen.

Births on April 24

Thomas Cronan

Born on April 24, 1885

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Events on 1885

Buffalo Bill's Wild West

Léopold II of Belgium

Big Bear

Rabies

Internal combustion