Birthdays occurring on December, 24

Deaths occurring on December, 24

1863

William Makepeace Thackeray died on December 24, 1863 Indian born English author and novelist of 'Vanity Fair', 1811-1863 When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise. More quotations from William Makepeace Thackeray

1982

Louis Aragon died on December 24, 1982 French poet, novelist and essayist who was a political activist and spokesman for communism, 1897-1982 Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd. More quotations from Louis Aragon

1993

Norman Vincent Peale died on December 24, 1993 American Protestant clergyman and writer, 1898-1993 We tend to get what we expect. More quotations from Norman Vincent Peale

1994

John Osborne died on December 24, 1994 British playwright and producer, 1929-1994 Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs More quotations from John Osborne