Historical Events
- First detection of an airplane using reflected radio waves, a precursor to radar, by US Naval Research Laboratory engineers in Anacostia, Washington, D.C.
- Ground is broken for construction of Cleveland Stadium, home of MLB Indians, 1932 to 1993, and NFL Browns, 1946-95
Famous Birthdays
- Herb Klein, American businessman, lawyer, and politician (US Representative from New Jersey, 1993-95), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2023)
- William B. Ziff Jr., American magazine publishing executive, (Modern Bride, Popular Electronics, PC Magazine), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2006)
About June 24, 1930
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
