3rd April 1924
In Chicago, 24-year-old Beulah Annan shot the man with whom she had been having an affair in her apartment. Her story inspired the play (and musical) "Chicago".
Marlon Brando is born in Omaha, Nebraska, as the only son of Marlon Brando Sr. and Dorothy Pennebaker.
Ship Losses:
Frangestan (United Kingdom) The passenger ship caught fire and sank in the Red Sea (18°44′N 39°02′E). Her 1,200-plus passengers and crew were rescued by
Clan Maciver ( United Kingdom).
Rica (France) The cargo ship ran aground at Thyna, Tunisia. She was refloated on 7 April.
Westbury (United Kingdom) The cargo ship was driven ashore 22 nautical miles (41 km) west of the Quéquen Lighthouse, Argentina. She was a total loss. Her crew were rescued.