Historical Events
Historic Publication
André Breton publishes his "Surrealist Manifesto" with Éditions du Sagittaire in Paris
Statue of Liberty
US President Calvin Coolidge declares Statue of Liberty a national monument
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Romoff, American orchestra leader (Andy Williams Show), born in NYC, New York (d. 2007)
- Henry Sy Sr., Chinese Malay businessman 'Philippines Retail King', born 1924 Jinjiang, China (d. 2019)
- Lee Iacocca, American automotive executive (CEO of Chrysler Corp), born in Allentown, Pennsylvania (d. 2019)
- Marguerite Andersen, German francophone writer and educator, born in Germany
- Mark Lenard, American actor (Mr Spock's dad Sarek-Star Trek), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Nigel Green, South African-born British character actor (Zulu, Skull, Tobruk, Ipcress File), born in Pretoria, South Africa (d. 1972)
1924 Highlights
About October 15, 1924
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
