Historical Events
Easter Proclamation of 1916
Easter Rising of Irish republicans against British occupation begins in Dublin
Historic Expedition
Ernest Shackleton and five men of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition launch a lifeboat from uninhabited Elephant Island in the Southern Ocean to organise a rescue for ice-trapped ship Endurance
Famous Birthdays
Lou Thesz (1916-2002)
American professional wrestler, born in Banat, Michigan
- Stanley Kauffmann, American playwright (Red Handkerchief Man), born in NYC, New York (d. 2013)
About April 24, 1916
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
