SEPTEMBER 24 | Birthdays and Events
Famous Birthdays
People born on September 24
Georges Claude
Died: May 23, 1960 (age 89 years)
French chemist and engineer, invented Neon lighting.
Sarah Knauss
Died: December 30, 1999 (age 119 years)
Supercentenarian who lived to be 119 years and 97 days young.
Franklin Clarence Mars
Died: April 8, 1934 (age 50 years)
Founder of the Mars, Inc., food company, which is known for making chocolate candy.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Died: December 21, 1940 (age 44 years)
Author of the novel The Great Gatsby.
Jim Henson
Died: May 16, 1990 (age 53 years)
Creator of The Muppets.
Joe Greene
NFL defensive linemen also referred to as "Mean Joe Greene." He played defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 to 1981.
Historical Events on September 24
Events that occurred on September 24 throughout history
The Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed and implemented
Judiciary Act of 1789 is passed and implemented, creating the offices of the Attorney General and the Supreme Court.
President Grant orders the Treasury to sell large quantities of gold.
Gold prices plummet after President Ulysses S. Grant orders the Treasury to sell large quantities of gold after being manipulated by Financiers Jay Gould and Jim Fisk. Gould and Fisk had a scheme to monopolize the nation's gold supply by telling President Grant high gold prices would help Western farmers sell crops overseas.
President Roosevelt proclaims the nation's first National Monument.
President Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in a season.
Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in a season.
The first rodeo held outdoors under electric lights is held.
Earl and Weldon Bascom hold the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.
The Honda Motor Company is founded.
The Japanese care company, Honda Motor Company, is founded.
KFC opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah. Though the original restaurant was torn down in 2004, a contemporary building was built on the same spot and showcases historical items from the old restaurant.
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