December 24th (1943) was a Friday. It's the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 7 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 24th December, 1943
» World War II: United States called U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is named Supreme Allied Commander for the Normandy Invasion.
Famous Birthdays on December 24 in 1943
» Tarja Halonen, Finnish lawyer and politician, 11th President of Finland
» Suzy Menkes, English journalist and critic
December 24th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
» Adela and Irmina
» December 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances:
» Yule Iceland e.g Aðfangadagskvöld, the day when the 13th and the last Yule Lads or Yule Lad arrives to towns. (Iceland)
» Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italy)
» Yule called Juleaften/Juleafton (Denmark, Norway and Sweden)
» Nochebuena (Spain and Spanish-speaking countries)