Historical Events
Bradman's Double Century at 21
21-year-old Australian cricket master batsman Don Bradman scores 252 not out in a tour match for Australia v Surrey at Kennington Oval, London
1st Woman Flies UK to Australia
Amy Johnson becomes the 1st woman to fly solo from United Kingdom to Australia
Nine HRs in One Week
NY Yankees' legendary slugger Babe Ruth homers in both games of a doubleheader (beat Philadelphia A's 10-6 & 11-1); gives him 9 HR's in one week
Famous Birthdays
- Hans-Martin Linde, German flute and recorder virtuoso, born in Werne, Germany
- Ivor Richardson, New Zealand judge (NZ Court of Appeals), born in Ashburton, New Zealand (d. 2014)
- Robert Bateman, Canadian naturalist, painter, teacher, and environmentalist, born in Toronto, Ontario
About May 24, 1930
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
