What happened on Sunday February 24, 1924?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1924:

• Mahatma Gandhi Released from Prison Mahatma Gandhi was released from prison after serving less than two years of a six-year sentence for sedition. Due to ill-health, he was granted early release and chose to focus on writing and advocating for improvements in India, temporarily stepping back from direct political action.
• Greek Parliament Proclaims Republic In a significant political transformation, the Greek parliament officially proclaimed the establishment of a republican form of government, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political evolution and moving away from its previous monarchical system.
• Johnny Weissmuller Sets 100-Meter Swimming Record Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record in the 100-meter freestyle swim, completing the distance in an impressive 57.4 seconds. This performance would later help establish his reputation as one of the greatest swimmers of his era.
• Beverly Hills Speedway Hosts Final Race The Beverly Hills Speedway concluded its racing history by hosting its final event on February 24, 1924. The venue was subsequently demolished as rapidly increasing property values in Beverly Hills made the racing facility economically unviable.

Events in 1924

February 24, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1924

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1924

February 24, 1924 was a Sunday and it was the 55th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1924 can also be written as 2/24/1924 in the US and as 24/2/1924 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1924 in February 1924 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1924:

• Erik Nielsen

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• David C. Evans
• Ted Arison
• Teresa Bracco
• Chikage Awashima

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on February 24th

February 24, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1924 was Somewhere in the World by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. John McCormack - Somewhere in the World
2. Paul Specht & His Orchestra - Waltz of Long Ago
3. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - Covered Wagon Days
4. Duncan Sisters - Rememb'ring

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1924 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 09:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 20, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1924

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Someone born on February 24, 1924 is:

101 years 1 month old,

or 1213 months and 30 days old,

or 5278 weeks and 3 days old,

or 36949 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1924?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 24, 1924.

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