Historical Events
- Australian Antarctic Territory created
Event of Interest
FDR gives the FBI the authority to pursue fascists and communists
Famous Birthdays
- A. S. Byatt, English novelist (The Virgin in the Garden), born in Sheffield, England
- Kenny Guinn, American businessman and politician, born in Garland, Arkansas (d. 2010)
- William J. Coyne, American politician (Rep-D-Pennsylvania, 1981-2003), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2013)
About August 24, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
