Historical Events
- Schermerhorn government forms in the Netherlands
- The Moscow Victory Parade takes place
Famous Birthdays
- Betty Stöve, Dutch professional tennis player (6 Grand Slam Doubles, 1972-79; 4 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles, 1977-81), and coach, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Colin Blunstone, British rock singer-songwriter (The Zombies - "She's Not There"; "Time Of The Season"), born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
- George Pataki, American politician (Gov-R-NY, 1995-2006), born in Peekskill, New York
Famous Deaths
- José Gutierrez Solana, Spanish painter and author (Madrid Escenas), dies at 59
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About June 24, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
