What Happened on March 24, 1893

Historical Events

  • 55th Grand National: Bill Dollery aboard 9/2 favourite Cloister wins by a massive 40 lengths from Aesop; owner Charles Duff fields 2 more winners 1912-13

Famous Birthdays

  • George Sisler, American Baseball HOF first baseman (AL MVP 1922; AL batting champion 1920, 22 St. Louis Browns) and manager (St. Louis Browns 1924–26), born in Manchester, Ohio (d. 1973)

About March 24, 1893

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries