Timeline June 1924

Events in June 1924 4

• 1883 – 1924 Franz Kafka Czech writer Kafka wrote surreal stories about alienation, bureaucracy, and existential anxiety in modern society.
• 1924 – 2018 George H.W. Bush 41st President — Gulf War, end of Cold War George H.W. Bush (Jun 12, 1924 – Nov 30, 2018) was the 41st President 1989-1993. He oversaw the end of the Cold War, German reunification, and led a 34-nation coalition in the Gulf War to liberate Kuwait.
• 1924 – 2001 Chet Atkins (1924-2001) Died 30 June 2001, aged 77 Atkins was a guitarist and record producer whose fingerpicking technique made him one of the most admired players in country music. As an executive at RCA in Nashville he helped shape the smooth Nashville sound. He won 14 Grammy Awards.
• 1924 – 2011 Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) Died 9 April 2011, aged 86 The American film director made more than 40 films over five decades, including "12 Angry Men," "Dog Day Afternoon," and "Network." He received an honorary Academy Award in 2005 after four unsuccessful nominations for Best Director. He died in Manhattan of lymphoma.