Famous Birthdays
Jim Peters (1918-1999)
English long-distance runner who was 1st to complete a marathon in under 2 hours 20 minutes, born in Hackney, London
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Charles Lecocq, composer, dies at 86
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About October 24, 1918
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
