Historical Events
Historic Expedition
Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition leaves Cape Evans for South Pole
Event of Interest
Orville Wright remained in the air 9 minutes and 45 seconds in a glider at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina setting a new world record that stood for 10 years.
Famous Birthdays
- Clarence M. Kelley, American 2nd Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1973-77), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1997)
- Nathaniel Wyeth, American chemist and inventor (created PET plastic beverage bottle), born in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania (d. 1990)
- Paul Grégoire, French Canadian Archbishop of Montreal, born in Viauville, Montreal, Quebec (d. 1993)
- Sonny Terry, blind Piedmont blues musician, born in Greensboro, Georgia (d. 1986)
About October 24, 1911
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
