February 24

Saturday 24, 1945:

Egyptian Premier Ahmed Maher Pasha is killed in Parliament after reading a decree.

Thursday 24, 1938:

A nylon bristle toothbrush becomes the first commercial product (DuPont) to be made with nylon yarn.

Wednesday 24, 1909:

The Hudson Motor Car Company is founded.

Sunday 24, 1839:

William Otis receives a patent for the steam shovel.

Tuesday 24, 1739:

Battle of Karnal: The army of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah defeats the forces of the Mughal emperor of India, Muhammad Shah

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