Historical Events
- Dar Al-Kutub (National Library of and Archives of Egypt) inaugurated in Mustafa Fadel's palace, Cairo. The first national library in the Middle East. [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Georges Claude, French engineer and inventor (neon light), born in Paris (d. 1960)
About September 24, 1870
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
