Historical Events
1st Winter Olympics
1st Winter Olympic Games close at Chamonix, France
Event of Interest
Mahatma Gandhi is released from Yerwada Prison in Pune, British India, on health grounds after a bout of appendicitis
- The Royal Greenwich Observatory begin broadcasting the hourly time signals known as the Greenwich Time Signal or the "BBC pips".
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Lynn, Sottish anarchist, born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Alexis Hollander, German conductor and composer, dies at 83
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About February 5, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
