What Happened on September 25, 1924

Historical Events

World Auto Speed Record

Malcolm Campbell sets world auto speed record at 146.16 miles per hour

Famous Birthdays

  • Norman Ayrton, British actor and opera director (Royal Shakespearean Academy, born in London (d. 2017)

Famous Deaths

  • (Charlotte) "Lotta" Crabtree, American stage actress, comedian (Little Nell and the Marchioness), and philanthropist, dies at 76
  • Karel Burian (also Carl Burrian), Czech operatic tenor, dies at 54
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights

About September 25, 1924

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

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