Births on September 24

William Dobell

Born on September 24, 1899

William Dobell, Australian painter (d. 1970)

Sir William Dobell (24 September 1899 – 13 May 1970) was an Australian portrait and landscape artist of the 20th century. Dobell won the Archibald Prize, Australia's premier award for portrait artists on three occasions. The Dobell Prize is named in his honour.

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Events on 1899

2 Feb

Canberra
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne.
4 Feb

Battle of Manila (1899)
The Philippine-American War begins with the Battle of Manila.
6 Feb

Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
6 Mar

Aspirin
Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark.
18 Apr

Royal charter
The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.

Births on September 24

William Dobell

Born on September 24, 1899

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Events on 1899

Canberra

Battle of Manila (1899)

Treaty of Paris (1898)

Aspirin

Royal charter