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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for July 24
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| July 24, 1567 |
Privateer John Hawkins, who had been granted permission to land and refit his vessels at San Juan de Ulloa, a "craggy tor" in the harbor of Vera Cruz, is attacked by the Spanish fleet. Only two ships escape: Hawkins on his command ship, the Minion and the Judith (which belonged to his cousin, Sir Francis Drake).
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| July 24, 1774 |
Meeting at Tondee's Tavern to organize Georgia for the rebellion.
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John Houstoun, Patriot |
| July 24, 1778 |
Georgia ratifies the Articles of Confederation
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Georgia, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution
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| July 24, 1897 |
James McLaws dies, Savannah
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Savannah, Georgia births and deaths |
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Lafayette McLaws |
| July 24, 1952 |
On the third ballot, Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson wins the Democratic Presidential nomination.
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Richard B. Russell, Jr. |
| July 24, 1952 |
The temperature in Louisville, Georgia rises to 112 degrees, a state record
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| July 24, 1973 |
John Ehrlichman is questioned by Georgia Senator Herman Talmadge during the Watergate hearings.
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| July 24, 2000 |
Zell Miller is appointed by Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes to fill the U. S. Senate seat left vacant by Paul Coverdell until an election can be held.
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Zell Miller |
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Paul Coverdell |
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