Historical Events
- Paul Runyan wins PGA golf championship
Famous Birthdays
- Arnold Weinstock, English industrialist (GEC managing director), born in London, England (d. 2002)
Elizabeth Short (1924-1947)
American victim in the Black Dahlia case, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Lloyd Bochner, Canadian actor (Point Blank, Dynasty, Batman), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2005)
- Robert Horton [Meade Howard Horton Jr.], American actor and singer (Kings Row; Wagon Train; Arena), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2016)
1924 Highlights
About July 29, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
