Historical Events
- US government begins moving native-born citizens with Japanese ancestry into detention centres under Executive Order 9066, with intention of preventing home-grown espionage
Famous Birthdays
- Jesús Alou, Dominican MLB baseball outfielder, 1963-79 (World Series 1973, 74 Oakland A's; Houston Astros, and 2 other teams), born in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic (d. 2023)
- Stephen Yardley, British stage and screen actor (Howards' Way), born in Ferrensby, Yorkshire, England
About March 24, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
