Historical Events
- Amateur Athletic Association, governing body for men's athletics in England & Wales, is founded in Oxford, England
Famous Birthdays
- Gideon Sundback, Swedish-American inventor, perfected the zipper, born in Ödestugu Parish, Sweden (d. 1954) [1]
About April 24, 1880
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 144 years and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus