Historical Events
- German troops occupy Rostov-on- Don in Southern Russia for the 2nd time
Music Premiere
Irving Berlin's musical "This Is The Army" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Sarandon, WV, actor (Child's Play, Dog Day Afternoon, Lipstick)
- 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)
- 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? 80 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
