Historical Events
- Workers start pouring concrete for Panama Canal
Famous Birthdays
- Ronnie Grieveson, South African cricket wicket-keeper/batsman (2 Tests v Eng 1939), born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa (d. 1998)
About August 24, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo