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mahatmakanejeeves

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Thu Jul 24, 2025, 02:36 PM Jul 24

On this day, July 24, 1935, the Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_24

• 1935 – The Dust Bowl heat wave reaches its peak, sending temperatures to 109 °F (43 °C) in Chicago and 104 °F (40 °C) in Milwaukee.

Wed Jul 24, 2024: On this day, July 24, 1935, the Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak.

Mon Jul 24, 2023: On this day, July 24, 1935, the Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak.
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