What Happened on March 22, 1924

Famous Birthdays

  • Al Neuharth, American newspaper founder (USA Today)
  • Bill Wendell, American TV announcer (To Tell The Truth, 1972-77; Late Night With David Letterman; Late Show With David Letterman, 1993-95), born in NYC, New York (d. 1999)
  • Paul Fussell, American historian (The Great War and Modern Memory), born in Pasadena, California (d. 2012)
Born in 1924

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Nivelle, French military officer, dies at 67
1924 Highlights

About March 22, 1924

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries