Famous Birthdays
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940)
American author (Great Gatsby, Zelda), born in St. Paul, Minnesota
Famous Deaths
- Louis Gerhard De Geer, 1st Swedish Prime Minister (1876-80), dies at 78
- Percy McDonnell, Australian cricket batsman (19 Tests, 3 x 100s; Victoria CA, NSW CA, Queensland CA), dies of cardiac failure at 35
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About September 24, 1896
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
