Historical Events
- Conference about German recovery payments opens in London
- Dutch-Turkish peace treaty signed
US Open Women's Tennis
US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Defending champion Helen Wills Moody beats 7-time winner Molla Bjurstedt Mallory 6-1, 6-3
About August 16, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
