Historical Events
28th Boston Marathon
28th Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar for the third consecutive year in 2:29:40.2; 4th race victory
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Melnick, American television and film producer (Get Smart; Ages of Man; Roxanne), and studio executive, born in New York City (d. 2009)
- Ira Louvin [Loudermilk], American country singer and mandolin player (Louvin Brothers - "The Only Way Out (Is to Walk Over Me)"), born in Section, Alabama (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Eleanora Duse, Italian actress (La Gioconda, La Locandiera), dies at 64
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About April 21, 1924
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
