Historical Events
- Dixey, Rice & Gill's musical "Adonis" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Gustave Garrigou, French cyclist (Tour de France 1911), born in Vabre-Tizac, France (d. 1963)
- Hugo Schmeisser, German inventor and weapons designer, born in Jena, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German Empire (d. 1953)
- İsmet İnönü, Turkish politician (2nd President of Turkey 1938-50), born in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (d. 1973)
1884 Highlights
About September 24, 1884
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra