What Happened on June 24, 1928

Historical Events

32nd Men's Opens

US Open Men's Golf, Olympia Fields CC: Johnny Farrell defeats amateur Bobby Jones by 1 stroke in a 36-hole playoff to win his only major title

  • With declining business, the Great Gorge and International Railway begins using one-person crews on trolley operations in Canada

About June 24, 1928

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer