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What Happened on August 24, 1909

Historical Events

  • Workers start pouring concrete for Panama Canal

Famous Birthdays

  • Ronnie Grieveson, South African cricket wicket-keeper/batsman (2 Tests v Eng 1939), born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa (d. 1998)

About August 24, 1909

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo