Famous Birthdays
- Betsy Haworth, Church of England deaconess and minister, born in Leigh, Lancashire (d. 2007)
- Gavin Lambert, British-American screenwriter (Inside Daisy Clover), born in East Grinstead, England (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Frost Abbott, American classical scholar, dies at 64
1924 Highlights
About July 23, 1924
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
