Historical Events
- German troops occupy Rostov-on- Don in Southern Russia for the 2nd time
This Is The Army
Irving Berlin's musical "This Is The Army" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Sarandon, American actor (Child's Play, Dog Day Afternoon, Lipstick), born in Beckley, West Virginia
- Cotton Nash, American baseball outfielder (Chicago WS, Minnesota Twins) and basketball small forward (LA Lakers, SF Warriors, Kentucky Colonels), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 2023)
- Gloria George, Canadian Indigenous politician and activist (first woman to lead major Indigenous political organization - Native Council of Canada), born in Hubert, British Columbia [1]
- Heinz [Burt], British rock bassist (The Tornados - "Telstar"), born in Detmold, The Free State of Lippe (now Germany) (d. 2000)
About July 24, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
