Historical Events
- German Republic election: fascists & communists win
- VIII Summer Olympic Games open at Olympic Stadium of Colombes, Paris, France
Famous Birthdays
- Tatiana Nikolayeva, Russian pianist and composer, born in Bezhitsa, Russia (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Edith Nesbit, British children books author (The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It), dies at 65
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About May 4, 1924
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
