Historical Events
Stroop Report
Final entry in the Stroop Report, detailing the destruction of the Jewish Warsaw Ghetto, compiled by Nazi officers, later used as evidence in the Nuremberg trials
- U-441 shoots Sunderland seaplane down over Gulf of Biskaje
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Burghoff, American Emmy Award-winning actor (M*A*S*H (the film); M*A*S*H, 1972-79 - "Cpl. Walter 'Radar' O'Reilly), born in Bristol, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Vladimir I Nemirovitch-Dantshenko, Russian playwright, dies at 84
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About May 24, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini