Famous Birthdays
- Jo Ann Washam, American golfer (3 LPGA Tour titles), born in Auburn, Washington
- Larry Seidlin, American judge (judge during the infamous Anna Nicole Smith body custody hearing after her death), born in The Bronx, New York
- Sun Chunlan, Chinese politician (highest-ranking female government official as Vice Premier People's Republic of China 2018-2023), born in Shenyang, China
Famous Deaths
- Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell, British general, dies at 67
Died in 1950 1950 Highlights
About May 24, 1950
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini