Historical Events
Trial of Mata Hari
Trial of Dutch exotic dancer Mata Hari begins in Paris for allegedly spying for Germany and thus causing the deaths of 50,000 soldiers
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Moroney, Australian cricket batsman (7 Tests, 2 x 100, HS 118; NSWCA), born in Macksville, Australia (d. 1999)
- John Hillaby, English writer and traveller, born in England (d. 1996)
- Robert Farnon, Canadian classical and light music composer and conductor, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2005)
- Simon Slåttvik, Norwegian cross country skier (Olympic gold 18 km individual 1952), born in Valnesfjord, Norway (d. 2001)
About July 24, 1917
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
