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.