Your place in the Universe on 1924
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1924 (MCMXXIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1924th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1924 a year special to you? Discover what 1924 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1924, 1924 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1924, how old is someone born in 1924 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1924.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1924 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1924 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1924
- Who was the U.S. President in 1924?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1924?
- Who was the Pope in 1924?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1924?
- What was the most popular movie in 1924?
- What was the best selling book in 1924?
- How old is someone born in 1924?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1924?
What was 1924 known for ?
- 1924 opens with the death of Soviet leader Lenin on January 21st. His successor Joseph Stalin begins a series of political purges that’ll ensure his total dominance within the hierarchy of the Soviet Union, a post he held for 30 years.
- Stalin would go on to become one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century.
- In the United Kingdom, Ramsay MacDonald becomes the first Labour Prime Minister on January 22nd, heralding the party’s political importance in decades to come.
- The year also marks the abolishment of the 1400-year-old Islamic Caliphate in Turkey. All the while, the international community is trying to deal with the issues around war reparations from Germany after World War I. 1924 was a big year for the United States.
- President Calvin Coolidge became the first President to deliver a radio address from the White House on February 22nd and, on June 2nd, signed the Indian Citizenship Act into law. He was re-elected for a second term in November. J. Edgar Hoover is appointed head of the Bureau of Investigation, which became the famous Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under his leadership. Finally, Nellie Taylor-Ross of Wyoming became the first woman elected governor.
- In sports, France held both the Winter and Summer Olympics, in Chamonix and Paris, respectively. In the arts, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue was performed for the first time at New York City’s Aeolian Hall and French author André Breton published the first Surrealist Manifesto. In science, astronomer Edwin Hubble (after whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named) discovers that Andromeda is in fact a galaxy, as opposed to a nebula.
- Notable births in 1934 include American actor Marlon Brando, Armenian-French singer Charles Aznavour, American conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly and former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Jimmy Carter.
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Key World Leaders of 1924
Who was the U.S. President in 1924?
In 1924, Calvin Coolidge (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from August 02, 1923 to March 04, 1929. During his presidency, the U.S. enjoyed economic prosperity in the Roaring Twenties, while he maintained limited government intervention.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1924?
Who was the Pope in 1924?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1924 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1924?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1924, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was California, Here I Come! by Al Jolson
What was the most popular movie in 1924?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Beau Brummel by Harry Beaumont
What was the best selling book in 1924?
How old is someone born in 1924?
Someone born in 1924 is 101 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1924?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1924 was the Year of the Rat.
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