Historical Events
- Record temperature in Netherlands for May recorded: 35.6°C (96°F)
- Russian-Italian trade agreement signed
Famous Birthdays
- Sadao Bekku, Japanese classical and film composer (Matango), born in Tokyo (d. 2012)
About May 24, 1922
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini