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What Happened on October 24, 1896

Famous Birthdays

  • Marjorie Stewart Joyner, American hair and beauty entrepreneur (invented permanent wave machine) and activist, born in Monterey, Virginia (d. 1994) [1]

About October 24, 1896

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio