What Happened on December 31, 1924

Historical Events

Mussolini Suppresses Newspapers

Italian Fascist Mussolini orders the suppression of opposition newspapers

Famous Birthdays

  • Taylor Mead, American writer, actor and performer (Factory, Taylor Mead's Ass), born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (d. 2013)
  • Vicki Draves, American diver (Olympic gold platform & springboard 1948), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2010)

About December 31, 1924

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn