Historical Events
- US bombers based on Saipan begin 1st attack on Tokyo
Famous Birthdays
- Candy Darling [James Slattery], American transgender actress (Flesh, Women in Revolt), born in Queens, New York (d. 1974)
- Claudia Dreifus, interviewer/author (7 Stories)
- Dan Glickman, American politician (US Sec of Agriculture 1995-2001, Rep-D-KS, 1977-95), born in Wichita, Kansas
- Ibrahim Gambari, Nigerian scholar
- Jules Deelder, Dutch poet (T of Vondel)
Famous Deaths
- EMHCH Houtappel, resistance fighter: in Neuengamme, dies
- Václav Štěpán, Czech pianist and composer, dies at 54
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About November 24, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
