Historical Events
Babe Ruth Bids Farewell
2,500 fans see Babe Ruth's farewell Yankee appearance at Yankee Stadium
- Idle Detroit wins pennant, as Red Sox beat Yankees 5-0
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Nevill, British textile designer, born in London, England (d. 2019)
- John Brunner, Britsih sci-fi author (100th Millennium), born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England (d. 1995)
- Manfred Wörner, German general and Secretary-General of NATO (1988-94), born in Stuttgart, Germany (d. 1994)
- Robert Lang, English actor (Night Watch), born in Bristol, England (d. 2004)
- Tommy Anderson, Scottish footballer (Stockport County), born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Edwin H. Lemare, British organist and composer (Andantino in D-flat, also known as "Moonlight and Roses"), dies at 69
About September 24, 1934
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
