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What Happened on June 9, 1924

Historical Events

  • "Jelly-Roll Blues" is recorded by American jazz pioneer pianist and composer Jelly Roll Morton

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter Heatly, Scottish diver and Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation, born in Leith, Scotland (d. 2015)
  • Tony Britton, British actor (Day of Jackal, Girl in my Soup), born in Birmingham, England (d. 2019)

About June 9, 1924

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini