Historical Events
- NY to San Francisco foot race ends (2½ months) winner is 60-year-old Monteverde
Kellogg-Briand Pact
US President Herbert Hoover proclaims Kellogg-Briand Pact which renounces war
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Binns, West Indian cricket wicket-keeper (5 Tests, 17 dismissals; Jamaica), born in KIngston, Jamaica (d. 2017)
- Hedda J. Garza, American writer and political activist, born in New York City (d. 1995)
- Peter Yates, English film director (Breaking Away, Bullitt), born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England (d. 2011)
About July 24, 1929
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
