Famous Birthdays
- Barry [Norman] Malzberg, sci-fi author (Revelations, Beyond Apollo)
- Bob Lilly, American College-Pro Football HOF defensive tackle (Super Bowl VI; 7 × First-team All-Pro; 11 × Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys), born in Olney, Texas
- Walt Bellamy, American Basketball HOF center (NBA All-Star 1962, 63, 64, 65; NBA Rookie of Year 1962; Chicago Packers/Zephyrs/Baltimore Bullets; New York Knicks; Olympic gold 1960), born in New Bern, North Carolina (d. 2013)
About July 24, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
