Historical Events
- 11.72" (29.77 cm) of rainfall at Mellen, Wisconsin (state 24-hr record)
- Georges Bidault elected premier of France
Famous Birthdays
- David Collenette, Canadian politician
- Ellison Onizuka, American Air Force Major and astronaut (STS 51C, 51L - Challenger disaster), born in Kealakekua, Hawaii (d. 1986)
- Robert Reich, American Secretary of Labor (under Clinton)
Famous Deaths
- Louise Whitfield Carnegie, American philanthropist (b. 1857)
About June 24, 1946
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
