Historical Events
- Philadelphia A's drop AL record tying 20th game in a row, win the 2nd game
Famous Birthdays
- John Cipollina, American rock guitarist (Quicksilver Messenger Service - "Fresh Air"), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1989)
- Pini Zahavi, Israeli football agent, born in Ness Ziona, Israel
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Ottwalt, writer, dies
- Simone Weil, French philosopher and social activist, dies from cardiac failure at 34
1943 Highlights
About August 24, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
