CIIC:Selected anniversaries/September 24
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1884: Xu Shou, China's chemistry pioneer, passed away.
1909: The Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway opened to traffic.
1959: Construction of the Great Hall of the People
1982: Deng Xiaoping and UK PM Thatcher discussed Hong Kong.
2000: International Informatics Olympiad held in Beijing.
