24th April 1920
A British armoured car patrolling Dublin during the Irish War of Independence.
Polish and Ukrainian troops begin an offensive to recapture Kiev from Soviet troops. Polish General Listowski (left) with exiled Ukrainian leader Symon Petliura (right).
Ship Losses:
Arthur V. S. Woodruff (United States) The schooner came ashore on the east coast of Barbados. She was a total loss.
Westgate (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ernst (Sweden) The sailing ship struck a mine at Herthas Flak in Kattegat on April 24 or 25 and sank with all hands, 22 in all.