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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for October 24
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| October 24, 1819 |
Matthew Talbot serves as governor after the death of William Rabun
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William Rabun |
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Governors of Georgia, 1801-1900
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| October 24, 1819 |
Governor William Rabun dies following a sudden illness, Powellton, Georgia (Hancock County) |
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Hancock County, Georgia |
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William Rabun |
| October 24, 1829 |
The Cherokee Nation, with the support of Major Ridge, his son John Ridge and Elias Boudinot, publisher of the Cherokee Phoenix, re-enact a law that prescribes death for anyone who sells lands without the authority of the nation. It is under this law that the three will be put to death 10 years later
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| October 24, 1852 |
Daniel Webster dies at his home in Marshfield, Massachusetts, following an accident where he was thrown from his horse. Forensic historians beleive that he died from a hemmorage following severe cranial damage. |
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Daniel Webster |
| October 24, 1932 |
On a swing through Georgia, presidential candidate Frankiln Delano Roosevelt speaks in Atlanta. |
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt |
| October 24, 1962 |
James Brown records Live at the Apollo
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James Brown |
| October 24, 1972 |
Jackie Robinson dies, Stamford, Connecticut
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Jackie Robinson |
| October 24, 1992 |
Atlanta Braves lose the 1992 World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
| October 24, 1995 |
TLC's Waterfalls video is released. At the time, it is the most expensive music video ever shot.
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TLC |
| October 24, 1996 |
Last Atlanta Braves game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
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Fulton County, Georgia |
| October 24, 2003 |
Ben Bernanke is confirmed to a full term on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors |
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Ben Bernanke |
| October 24, 2005 |
President Bush nominates Ben Bernanke to replace Alan Greenspan as Federal Reserve Board chairman |
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Ben Bernanke |
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