Historical Events
- 1st night game at NY's Polo Grounds (Giants 8, Braves 1)
- 1st night game at St Louis Sportsman Park (Indians 3, Browns 2)
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler affirms General von Rundstedts "Stopbevel"
Adolf Hitler
- Dutch army demobilizes
- Dutch Queen Wilhelmina speaks on BBC radio
- German tanks reach Atrecht, France
- NY Giants rip Boston Bees 8-1 in 1st night game at Polo Grounds
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Brodsky, Russian-American poet and writer (Less than One, Nobel 1987), born in Leningrad, RSFSR, Soviet Union (d. 1996)
1940 Highlights
About May 24, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
