Historical Events
Fokker F.VII
1st Dutch airliner, Fokker F.VII lands in Batavia (Java) after flying from Amsterdam
- General Feng Yu-Hsiang, a warlord from the north of China, turns on his allies and seizes Peking
- Sidney Howard's stage drama "They Knew What They Wanted", opens at Garrick Theater (later transferring to the Klaw), NYC; runs for 414 performances, winning a Pulitzer Prize
Famous Birthdays
- Eileen Barton, American singer (Broadway Open House; "If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2006)
- Victor Grinich, Croatian-American businessman (d. 2000)
About November 24, 1924
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Sagittarius
