Historical Events
- 11.72" (29.77 cm) of rainfall at Mellen, Wisconsin (state 24-hr record)
- Georges Bidault elected premier of France
Famous Birthdays
- David Collenette, Canadian politician, Minister of National Defense during Somalia Affair, born in London, England
- Ellison Onizuka, American Air Force Major and astronaut (STS 51C, 51L - Challenger disaster), born in Kealakekua, Hawaii (d. 1986)
- Robert Reich, American lawyer and Secretary of Labor under Clinton, born in Scanton, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Louise Whitfield Carnegie, American philanthropist (b. 1857)
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About June 24, 1946
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
