What Happened on February 24, 1909

Famous Birthdays

  • August Derleth, American writer (Judge Peck Mysteries) and editor, born in Sauk City, Wisconsin (d. 1971)
  • Jean Marin, French broadcaster (one of the voices of free France WWII), born in Douarnenez, France (d. 1995)
  • Max Black, Azerbaijan-born British-American philosopher (analytical philosophy), born in Baku, Russian Empire (d. 1988)
  • Michael Lindsay, British-Australian scholar (aided communists against Japanese occupation in China), born in London, England (d. 1994)
  • Riccardo Freda, Italian film director and screenwriter (Theodora, Slave Empress), born in Alexandria, Egypt (d. 1999)

About February 24, 1909

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces