What Happened on July 24, 2016

Historical Events

Tour de France

103rd Tour de France won by Chris Froome of Great Britain

  • British Senior Open Men's Golf, Carnoustie: Englishman Paul Broadhurst wins by 2 strokes from American Scott McCarron
  • George Wolfe's musical "Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed", based on Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle's original revue, and featuring Audra MacDonald and Billy Porter, closes at the Music Box Theatre, NYC. after 100 performances

Famous Deaths

  • (Margaret) "Marni" Nixon [McEathron], American soprano singer and film 'ghost voice' (for Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady"; Natalie Wood in "West Side Story**"; Deborah Kerr in "The King And I"), dies at 86
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights

About July 24, 2016

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla