November 24

Sunday 24, 1996:

Rusty Wallace wins the Suzuka NASCAR Thunder 100 racing event at Suzuka Circuitland in Suzuka City (this was the first NASCAR competition held in Japan).

Tuesday 24, 1992:

In the People's Republic of China, a China Southern Airlines domestic flight crashes, killing all 141 people on-board.

Monday 24, 1969:

Apollo program: The Apollo 12 spacecraft splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean, ending the second manned mission to the Moon.

Sunday 24, 1963:

Vietnam War: Newly sworn in US President Lyndon B. Johnson confirms that the United States intends to continue supporting South Vietnam militarily and economically.

Thursday 24, 1932:

In Washington, DC, the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.