What Happened on February 24, 1934

Famous Birthdays

  • Bettino Craxi, Italian socialist politician (Prime Minister, 1983-87), born in Milan, Kingdom of Italy (d. 2000)
  • Bingu wa Mutharika, Thyolo, Nyasaland (Malawi), Malawi President (2004-2012), (d. 2012)
  • Flemming Nielsen, Danish soccer midfielder (26 caps, Olympic silver 1960; Atalanta, Morton FC), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 2018)
  • Frank Chapot, American equestrian (Olympic silver 1960, 1972), born in Camden, New Jersey (d. 2016)
  • Renata Scotto, Italian soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1965-87; La Traviata - "Violetta") and opera director, born in Savona, Kingdom of Italy (d. 2023) [1]
  • Shuko Mizuno, Japanese composer (Symphonic Metamorphoses), born in Tokushima, Japan

Famous Weddings

Kim Philby

High-ranking member of British intelligence Kim Philby (22) weds communist Litzi Friedmann in Vienna, Austria

Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About February 24, 1934

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces