Historical Events
Adolf Hitler Sentenced
Adolf Hitler sentenced to 5 years labor for "Beer Hall Putsch" but General Ludendorff acquitted
- Crown takes over Northern Rhodesia from British South Africa Co
- Imperial Airways forms in Britain
- The Royal Canadian Air Force is formed.
Famous Birthdays
- Brendan Byrne, American politician (Governor of New Jersey 1974-82), born in West Orange, New Jersey (d. 2018)
- Čkalja [Miodrag Petrović], Serbian actor and one of the most popular comedians of former Yugoslavia, born in Kruševac, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (d. 2003)
- Günther Becker, German classical and electro-acoustic composer, born in Forbach, Germany (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Stan Rowley, Australian athlete (Olympic gold 5,000m team, bronze 60m, 100m, 200m 1900), dies at 47
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About April 1, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries