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April 1924

Our look at some of the significant happenings 100 years ago this month.


1. Adolf Hitler is sentenced to 5 years in Landsberg Prison in Germany for his participation in the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch (he serves less than 9 months)


15. Born. Sir Neville Marriner, English conductor and violinist (d. 2016)


20. Born. Leslie Phillips, English actor (d. 2022)


24. Born. Clement Freud, British writer, broadcaster, chef and politician (d. 2009)


28. Born. Kenneth Kaunda, 1st President of Zambia (d. 2021)