Historical Events
- Schermerhorn government forms in the Netherlands
- The Moscow Victory Parade takes place
Famous Birthdays
- Betty Stove, Dutch tennis player (US Doubles 1972)
- Colin Blunstone, British rock singer-songwriter (The Zombies - "She's Not There"; "Time Of The Season"), born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
- George Pataki, American politician (Gov-R-NY, 1995-2006), born in Peekskill, New York
Famous Deaths
- Jose Gutierrez Solana, Spanish painter and author (Madrid Escenas), dies at 59
About June 24, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
