What Happened on April 24, 1880

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