What Happened on February 24, 1920

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Adolf Hitler make his first official speech as head of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi) at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany

  • Peace treaty gives Estonia independence

Famous Birthdays

  • (Edwin) Eddie Chamblee, American jazz and R&B saxophonist, bandleader, and occasional vocalist, born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1999)
  • Frank Rogers, English newspaper executive (IPC, NPA Telegraph), born in Cheshire, England (d. 2005)

About February 24, 1920

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces