Historical Events
- 1st Boeing B-29 arrives in China "over the Hump"
Famous Birthdays
- (Bernard) St. Clair Lee, American pop singer (The Hues Corporation - "Rock The Boat"), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2011)
- John McDonald, Australian rugby league centre (13 Tests; Queensland; Manly-Warringah RLFC), born in Toowoomba, Australia (d. 2023)
- Tony Visconti, American music producer (David Bowie - Blackstar; Low; "Heroes"; Osibisa), and bassist, born in Brooklyn, New York City
Famous Deaths
- William Stephens, U.S. political figure (b. 1859)
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About April 24, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
