Historical Events
Let's Dance
Benny Goodman records "Let's Dance"
DiMaggio Wins MVP
Joe DiMaggio wins AL MVP, Jimmie Foxx is runner-up
- Nylon stockings go on sale for first time (Wilmington, Delaware)
Famous Birthdays
F. Murray Abraham (84 years old)
American actor (All the President's Men and Amadeus), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Uri Sharvit, Israeli composer, born in Jerusalem
About October 24, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
