SEPTEMBER 24 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for September 24

Sarah Knauss (1880-1999) - Supercentenarian who lived to be 119 years old.

Franklin Clarence Mars (1883-1934) - Founder of the Mars, Inc.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) - Author of the novel The Great Gatsby.

Audra Lindley (1918-1997) - Actress fondly remembered for her role as Helen Roper in the sitcom Three's Company.

Jim Henson (1936-1990) - Creator of The Muppets.

Joe Greene (1946-Still Living) - NFL defensive linemen also referred to as "Mean Joe Greene."

Memorable Events for September 24

1789 - The offices of the Attorney General and the Supreme Court are created.

1906 - President Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.

1920 - Babe Ruth becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in a season.

1935 - Earl and Weldon Bascom hold the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.

1952 - Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opens its first franchise in Salt Lake City, UT.