June 24th

June 24th, 1922

The first of part of 'The Great Race' begins in Grunewald, Berlin. It has 500 entrants including one woman, Freida Schiller.
Grunewald Race, 1922

June 24th, 1972

Evel Knievel, wearing a back brace whilst recovering from injuries suffered at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta two weeks earlier, jumps ten cars at St. Louis International Raceway.
Evel Knievel

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