Today in History for 24th December 1997
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 3 of 3
- 1st time a Channukah candle is officially lit in Vatican City
- The Dominican Republic becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.
- The Sid El-Antri massacre (or Sidi Lamri) in Algeria kills 50-100 people.
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 5 of 5
- Alan Fluck, musical educationalist, dies at 69
- Anthea Joseph, music producer, dies at 57
- James Komack, producer (Courtship of Eddie's Father), dies at 67
- Pierre Péladeau, Quebec businessman, founder of Quebecor (b. 1925)
- Toshiro Mifune, Japanese actor (Shogun), dies at 77
