What happened on Wednesday October 15, 1924?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1924:

• President Coolidge declares Statue of Liberty a national monument
• The Statue of Liberty is designated a US national monument.
• Statue of Liberty Becomes National Monument U.S. President Calvin Coolidge officially designated the Statue of Liberty as a national monument, recognizing its significant cultural and historical importance as a symbol of American freedom and immigration.
• Publication of First Surrealist Manifesto André Breton published the first Surrealist Manifesto, a groundbreaking document that defined the artistic and philosophical movement of Surrealism, which would profoundly influence art, literature, and cultural expression in the 20th century.
• Birth of Lee Iacocca Lee Iacocca, a prominent American automobile executive, was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He would later become the CEO of Chrysler Corporation and play a pivotal role in reviving the company during the 1980s, known for his leadership and marketing prowess.
• Birth of Minoru Yoneyama Minoru Yoneyama, a Japanese businessman and founder of Yonex, was born in Koshiji, Niigata Prefecture. He would later establish a globally recognized sports equipment company known for its high-quality badminton, tennis, and golf products.
• Birth of Mark Lenard Mark Lenard, an American TV and film actor, was born in Chicago. He is best known for his iconic roles in science fiction, particularly as a Vulcan in the Star Trek franchise, portraying characters like Sarek, Spock's father.

Events in 1924

October 15, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1924

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1924

October 15, 1924 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1924 can also be written as 10/15/1924 in the US and as 15/10/1924 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1924 in October 1924 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1924:

• Lee Iacocca

  Legendary automotive executive who transformed Ford and Chrysler, embodying the American Dream as the son of Italian immigrants.

• Warren Miller

  Iconic ski filmmaker who created annual ski documentaries that inspired generations of winter sports enthusiasts.

• Mark Lenard

  Renowned actor best known for playing Sarek, Spock's father in Star Trek.

• Henry Sy

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1924:

• Maria Goia

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on October 15th

October 15, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1924 was Hinky Dinky Parley Voo by Billy Jones & Ernest Hare, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Billy Jones & Ernest Hare - Hinky Dinky Parley Voo
2. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra with George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue, Parts 1 & 2
3. Russo & Fiorito's Oriole Orchestra - The Little Old Clock on the Mantel
4. Al Jolson - I Wonder What's Become of Sally?
5. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Driftwood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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October 15, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1924 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 1924 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 15, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on October 15, 1924

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Someone born on October 15, 1924 is:

100 years 6 months old,

or 1206 months and 29 days old,

or 5248 weeks

or 36736 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 1924?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 15, 1924.

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