Births on June 24

Athanase David

Born on June 24, 1882

Athanase David, Canadian lawyer and politician (d. 1953)

Louis-Athanase David (June 24, 1882 – January 26, 1953) was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and businessman. He was a cabinet minister in the Provincial Parliament of Quebec, representing the riding of Terrebonne and serving as Provincial Secretary. He was later a member of the Canadian Senate.

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Events on 1882

5 Jan

Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau is found guilty of assassinating US President James A. Garfield, and is sentenced to death by hanging.
24 Mar

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.
6 May

Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act.
6 Jun

Cyclone
More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour.
20 Aug

1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.

Births on June 24

Athanase David

Born on June 24, 1882

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Events on 1882

Assassination of James A. Garfield

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Chinese Exclusion Act

Cyclone

1812 Overture