Historical Events
- Municipal Grant Park Stadium, in Chicago Illinois (now known as Soldier Field) is officially dedicated
Famous Birthdays
- Arnie Risen, Basketball Hall of Fame center (NBA All-Star 1952-55; NBA C'ship 1951, 57; Rochester Royals, Boston Celtics), born in Williamstown, Kentucky (d. 2012)
- Robert A. Rushworth, American test pilot (X-15), born in Madison, Maine (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Valery Bryusov, Russian writer and critic (b. 1873)
Died in 1924 1924 Highlights
About October 9, 1924
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
