Historical Events
Surrealist Manifesto
André Breton publishes his "Surrealist Manifesto" with Éditions du Sagittaire in Paris
Statue of Liberty
US President Calvin Coolidge declares Statue of Liberty a national monument
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Romoff, American orchestra leader (Andy Williams Show), born in New York City (d. 2007)
- Henry Sy, Chinese- Filipino businessman known as the "Philippines' Retail King", born in Jinjiang, Fukien, Republic of China (d. 2019)
- Lee Iacocca, American automotive executive (CEO of Chrysler Corp), born in Allentown, Pennsylvania (d. 2019)
- Marguerite Andersen, German-Canadian francophone writer and educator (Toronto Linden School), born in Germany (d. 2022)
- Mark Lenard, American actor (Mr Spock's dad Sarek - Star Trek), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1996)
- Nigel Green, South African-born British character actor (Zulu, Skull, Tobruk, Ipcress File), born in Pretoria, South Africa (d. 1972)
About October 15, 1924
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
