What Happened on November 24, 1912

Historical Events

  • Conflict in the Balkans grows into an acute international crisis with major powers supporting either Austria or Serbia

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernard Delfgaauw, Dutch philosopher (Johnson murderer!), born in Amsterdam (d. 1993)
  • Garson Kanin, American playwright, director, and producer (Double Life; Born Yesterday), born in Rochester, New York (d. 1993)
  • Geraldine Fitzgerald, Irish actress (Pawnbroker, Easy Money), born in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland (d. 2005)
  • Joan Sanderson, English actress (Please Sir!), born in Bristol, England (d. 1992)
  • Teddy Wilson, American jazz pianist and arranger (Billie Holiday; Benny Goodman), born in Austin, Texas (d. 1986) [1]

About November 24, 1912

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius