What Happened on June 24, 1913

Historical Events

  • British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Englishman J H Taylor wins Championship for a 5th and final time, 8 strokes ahead of defending champion Ted Ray

Famous Birthdays

  • John Kubris, Czech paratrooper in WWII (killed Nazi head of Bohemia Reinhard Heydrich in Operation Anthropoid), born in Dolní Vilémovice, Moravia, Austri-Hungary (d. 1921)
  • Max van Praag, Dutch popular music singer (Glück Auf!), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1991)

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Lynes, American composer, dies at 55
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About June 24, 1913

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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