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- Milton Katims, American violist and conductor (Seattle Symphony, 1954–76), born in New York City (d. 2006)
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- Sarah Orne Jewett, American author (Country of the Pointed Firs), dies at 59
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About June 24, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
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