Historical Events
- 1st Little Orphan Annie-strip appears in NYC Daily News
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Kelly, Canadian-born actress (What's My Line?, United Kingdom), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 2007)
- Bill Dana [William Szathmary], American comedian, characters actor (José Jiménez) and screenwriter (The Nude Bomb, The Bill Dana Show), born in Quincy, Massachusetts (d. 2017)
- Jose Donoso, Chilean writer (The Place Without Limits), born in Santiago (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Vézina, Canadian conductor (Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, 1902-24), and composer (Le Rajah), dies at 75
- Tom Campbell, South African cricket wicket keeper (5 Tests, 8 dismissals), dies in a railway accident at 42
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About October 5, 1924
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
