Births on March 24

William Burns (lacrosse)

Born on March 24, 1875

William Burns, Canadian lacrosse player (d. 1953)

William Laurie Burns (March 24, 1875 – October 6, 1953) was a Canadian lacrosse player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. In 1904 he was member of the Shamrock Lacrosse Team which won the gold medal in the lacrosse tournament.

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Events on 1875

25 Feb

Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
3 Mar

Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
15 Mar

John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.

Births on March 24

William Burns (lacrosse)

Born on March 24, 1875

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