Historical Events
- NY Yankees left-handed pitcher George Mogridge no-hits Boston Red Sox, 2-1 at Fenway Park
- US Congress passes the Liberty Loan Act, authorizing the Treasury to issue a public subscription for 2 billion in bonds for the war
Famous Deaths
- Oskar Blumenthal, German playwright and critic, dies at 65
Died in 1917 1917 Highlights
About April 24, 1917
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
