Historical Events
- Australian Antarctic Territory created
FBI Spies on Fascists and Communists
US President FDR gives the FBI the authority to gather intelligence on fascist and communist groups
Famous Birthdays
- A. S. Byatt [Antonia Susan Byatt], English novelist (Possession), born in Sheffield, England (d. 2023) [1]
- Kenny Guinn, American businessman and politician, born in Garland, Arkansas (d. 2010)
- William J. Coyne, American politician (Rep-D-Pennsylvania, 1981-2003), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2013)
About August 24, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
