Historical Events
- First trotter to run a mile under 2 minutes (Lou Dillon 1:58.1)
- George Sutton becomes billards champion
Famous Birthdays
- Charlotte Perriand, French architect and furniture designer (Unité d'habitation), born in Paris, France (d. 1999)
Melvin Purvis (1903-1960)
American FBI agent that lead the manhunt for outlaws Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger, born in Timmonsville, South Carolina
About October 24, 1903
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
