Historical Events
Paavo Nurmi Sets Record
Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi sets world 3000m record (8:25.4) in Berlin, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Len Maddocks, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (7 Tests, 19 dismissals; Victoria, Tasmania), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2016)
- Stanley Baxter, Scottish actor (The Stanley Baxter Moving Picture Show, Crook Anonymous), born in Glasgow, Scotland
About May 24, 1926
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini