What Happened on April 3, 1924

Historical Events

Topkapi Palace Converted

Istanbul's Ottoman Topkapi Palace is converted into a museum on orders of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Kerman, American educator and musicologist (Contemplating Music: Challenges to Musicology), born in London, England (d. 2014)

Marlon Brando (1924-2004)

American actor (The Godfather, A Streetcar Named Desire; On the Waterfront), born in Omaha, Nebraska

  • Murray Dickie, Scottish opera singer and director, born in Bishopton, Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1995)

About April 3, 1924

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

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