Historical Events
- District of Alaska becomes an organized incorporated territory of the United States
Parade for US Olympians
Ticker-tape parade held in NYC for Jim Thorpe and victorious US Olympians
- US passes Anti-gag law, federal employees right to petition government
Famous Birthdays
- Durward Kirby, American TV announcer (Garry Moore Show), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 2000)
- Fritz "Freddie" Brocksieper, German big band jazz drummer, and bandleader, born in Constantinople, Turkey (now Istanbul) (d. 1990)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Berger, Austrian playwright, dies at 59
Died in 1912 1912 Highlights
About August 24, 1912
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
