1924 Newspapers

An authentic 1924 newspaper is a great gift idea for someone who is interested in the past and wants to experience history through the eyes of those who lived at the time. 1924 was a year filled with dramatic events and significant social and political change.

Our archive of historic newspapers is the biggest in the world and contains authentic copies of old newspapers from some of America’s most trusted media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Dallas Morning News.

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1924 Newspapers

1924 Newspaper Headlines Summary

1924 newspaper headlines were eye-catching to say the least. It was a dramatic year in history especially within the political and economic spheres of society. There were huge changes happening all over the world, particularly with the rise of fascism on the continent. Italian fascists received an incredible 65% of the countries votes in parliament this year, setting the stage for the dictatorship that was going to come under the leadership of Mussolini.

It was also the year that St Petersburg was renamed Leningrad under the communist leadership of Lenin, President Calvin Coolidge becomes the first president to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House, and media company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is founded. 1924 newspaper articles tell the stories of the dramatic changes that were taking place at home and overseas during this tumultuous time.

January 23, 1924
Preceding Stanley Baldwin’s resignation, Ramsay MacDonald forms the first Labour Government in the UK.

January 24, 1924 
Five days after the death of Lenin, St. Petersburg (named Petrograd at the time) was renamed Leningrad.

February 7, 1924 
The first state execution using gas in the United States takes place in Nevada.

February 14, 1924 
IBM is founded in New York State.

February 22, 1924 
President Calvin Coolidge is the first president to deliver a radio broadcast from the White House.

February 24, 1924
Pacifist and Spiritual Leader, Mahatma Gandhi is released from jail.

February 26, 1924
The trial against Adolf Hitler, Dictator of Nazi Germany begins in Munich.

April 1, 1924
The Imperial Airways forms in Britain and the Royal Canadian Air Force is formed.

April 1, 1924 
Gangster Frank Capone is shot by police.

April 16, 1924
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is founded in Los Angeles, California.

May 10, 1924 
J. Edgar Hoover is appointed head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

May 11, 1924
Automobile Engineer and Inventor, Karl Benz forms Mercedes-Benz with Gottlieb Daimler.

June 2, 1924 
President Calvin Coolidge signs the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 into law, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born within the limits of the United States.

June 7, 1924
Mountain Climber, George Leigh-Mallory and his partner disappear 775’ from Everest’s summit.

September 3, 1924
Civil war breaks out in China. (Gen Tsi moves to Shanghai).

September 6, 1924
An assassination attempt on Italian Dictator, Benito Mussolini is made.

October 13, 1924
Mecca falls to Saudi forces led by Founder of Saudi Arabia, Ibn Saud.

October 15, 1924
The Statue of Liberty in America is declared a national monument by 30th President Calvin Coolidge.

November 4, 1924 
Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming is elected as the first woman governor in the U.S.

November 4, 1924 
The 1924 presidential election takes place, with Calvin Coolidge defeating Democrat John W. Davis and Progressive U.S. Senator Robert M. La Follette Sr.

November 10, 1924
Leader of the North Side Gang, Dion O’Banion is assassinated by Johnny Torrio’s gang. This sparks the bloody gang war of the 1920s in Chicago.

November 27, 1924 
In New York City, the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held.

December 30, 1924
At the meeting of the American Astronomical Society, Astronomer, Edwin Hubble, announces the existence of other galactic systems.

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based on 109 reviews

Paula G September 19 2023

Very unique, interesting to see what happens 70 years ago.

Deeanna Franklin Campbell September 19 2023

It was an 80th birthday gift for my dad. He loved it. Wonderful trip down memory lane. The paper is very fragile and turning the dry pages takes great care, but that just helped with the authenticity and magic of the look into the past. Thanks!

Benjamin W August 17 2023

This is a great product and is the perfect gift for a loved one

Kenneth Robinson August 11 2023

For a newspaper that’s 80+ years old and almost perfect, can’t go wrong.

Francis Fornara August 4 2023

No complaints except for received package crushed

Richard July 31 2023

The product was excellent, and the service outstanding…n

Maryflorence Cox July 21 2023

The best choice for gifts

B. Fisher July 19 2023

Well preserved and presented newspaper.

ProSurveyTaker July 14 2023

The communication as far as tracking was great. The site doesn't show you exactly what the paper you selected looks like, so that makes the whole thing a guessing game of sorts. My mother received her newspaper from 1945. She appreciated the ability to "touch" history, but the smell of the paper was almost unbearable. Be warned; sensitive noses may not be able to stand the smell of this product!

  • July 17 2023

    Thank you for your review.

    We are sorry to hear of your disappointment.

    The newspaper you have received is the original newspaper from that day in 1945, we do advertise that we sell original newspapers therefore due to the nature of the product and the storage process they will not arrive as a new newspaper would from today.

    As your product is over 78 years old, over time newspapers will age as they are genuine originals from that time and as part of the aging process they become fragile and dis-coloured thus giving it a tea stained effect, they also become brittle which is why we use archive tape where we can to reinforce the spine, the middle of the newspaper where it is folded and on areas which may deteriorate from excessive use but as you can appreciate, we cannot prevent deterioration we can only keep it in a humid environment which is why there maybe a musky smell.

    Please accept our apologies for any inconvenienced caused.

    Kindest Regards
    The Historic Newspapers Team

Craig July 11 2023

A wonderful well preserved and presented item