What Happened on January 29, 1924

Historical Events

  • Ice cream cone rolling machine patented by Carl Taylor, Cleveland

1st Winter Olympics

Swiss team of Denis Vaucher (C), Alfred Aufdenblatten, Antoine Julen & Alfons Julen win the military patrol gold medal at the Chamonix Winter Olympics; first version of the biathlon

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Trubshaw, British test pilot, first to fly Concorde, born in Liverpool (d. 2001)
  • Lord John Gregson, British Labour politician and Baron, born in Manchester, England (d. 2009)
  • Luigi Nono, Italian avant-garde composer (Canonic Variations), born in Venice, Kingdom of Italy (d. 1990)
  • Marcelle Ferron, Quebec painter and stained glass artist (d. 2001)
  • Peter Voulkos, American artist (d. 2002)

About January 29, 1924

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius