Historical Events
- Alexandra Kollontai of Russia becomes 1st woman ambassador
Famous Birthdays
- Gracie Cole, British jazz trumpeter (Ivy Benson's All-Girl Band), and bandleader, born in Rowlands Gill, Durham, England (d. 2006)
- Marie-Claire Kirkland, Quebec lawyer and politician, born in Palmer, Massachusetts (d. 2016)
- Mimi Parent, Canadian painter, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2005)
- Wendell Ford, American politician (Sen-D-Kentucky, 1974-1999), Governor of Kentucky (1971-74), born in Owensboro, Kentucky (d. 2015)
About September 8, 1924
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
