Historical Events
- Chicago Cubs, win earliest pennent ever (season ended Sept 2)
- Sect Baker grants extended exemption to World Series players
Famous Birthdays
- Ray McIntire, American chemical engineer (invented Styrofoam at Dow), born in Gardner, Kansas (d. 1996)
- Sikander Bakht, Indian politician, Governor of Kerala, born in Delhi, India (d. 2004)
1918 Highlights
About August 24, 1918
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo