What Happened on July 24, 1937

Historical Events

  • Alabama drops charges against 5 blacks accused of rape in Scottsboro

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Lloyd Vercoe, New Zealand composer and computer scientist (MIT Media Lab), born in Wellington, New Zealand
  • Emily Blatch, British politician (Minister of State for Education) (d. 2005)
  • Quinlan Terry, English classical architect (favoured by King Charles III), born in London, England

About July 24, 1937

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo