The temperature on July 24, 1947 was between 15.4 °C and 27.6 °C and averaged 21.5 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 8.9 hours of sunshine (56%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
January 1 » The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citizen.
April 16 » Bernard Baruch first applies the term "Cold War" to describe the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union.
May 22 » Cold War: The Truman Doctrine goes into effect, aiding Turkey and Greece.
June 10 » Saab produces its first automobile.
July 6 » Referendum held in Sylhet to decide its fate in the Partition of India.
November 29 » Partition Plan: The United Nations General Assembly approves a plan for the partition of Palestine.
Day of death October 24, 2005
The temperature on October 24, 2005 was between 9.3 °C and 15.5 °C and averaged 12.8 °C. There was 19.0 mm of rain during 12.2 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from Tuesday, May 27, 2003 to Friday, July 7, 2006 the cabinet Balkenende II, with Mr.dr. J.P. Balkenende (CDA) as prime minister.
February 1 » King Gyanendra of Nepal carries out a coup d'état to capture the democracy, becoming Chairman of the Councils of ministers.
July 10 » Hurricane Dennis slams into the Florida Panhandle, causing billions of dollars in damage.
September 30 » Controversial drawings of Muhammad are printed in a Danish newspaper.
October 30 » The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II) is reconsecrated after a thirteen-year rebuilding project.
November 9 » Suicide bombers attack three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people.
December 17 » Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicates the throne as King of Bhutan.
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