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What Happened on March 24, 1900

Historical Events

  • New York City Mayor Robert Anderson Van Wyck breaks ground for a new underground "Rapid Transit Railroad" that would link Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Famous Birthdays

  • (Algeria Junius) "June" Clark, American jazz trumpeter and cornetist, born in Long Branch, New Jersey (d. 1963)

About March 24, 1900

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries