Famous Birthdays
- Jim Broadbent, English actor (Iris), born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Roger Deakins (74 years old)
English BAFTA and Academy Award-winning cinematographer (The Shawshank Redemption; Blade Runner 2049; 1917), born in Torquay, Devon, England
Famous Deaths
- Alexey Shchusev, Russian-Soviet architect, dies at 75
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About May 24, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
