What Happened on June 24, 1911

Historical Events

Fashion's First Signature Scent

French couturier Paul Poiret holds his infamous 'The 1002nd Night' costume ball to launch his “Parfums de Rosine", 1st signature scent linked to a design house

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernesto Sábato, Argentinian writer (Sábato Report), born in Rojas, Argentina (d. 2011)

Juan Manuel Fangio (1911-1995)

Argentine auto racer (World F1 champion 1951, 1954-57), born in Balcarce, Argentina


About June 24, 1911

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer