Birthdays occurring on July, 24

1725

John Newton was born on July 24, 1725 English author and composer, 1725-1807 If the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer--His grace sufficient, His promises unchangeable. More quotations from John Newton

1750

John Philpot Curran was born on July 24, 1750 Irish lawyer, orator and statesman, 1750-1817 Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. More quotations from John Philpot Curran

1783

Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783 South american liberator, soldier and statesman , 1783-1830 The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty More quotations from Simón Bolívar

1802

Alexandre Dumas Père was born on July 24, 1802 French writer, one of the most prolific and most popular authors of the 19th century, 1802-1870 True love always makes a man better, no matter what woman inspires it More quotations from Alexandre Dumas Père

Deaths occurring on July, 24

1980

Peter Sellers died on July 24, 1980 British actor and comedian, 1925-1980 Conversation like television set on honeymoon...unnecessary. More quotations from Peter Sellers

1991

Isaac Bashevis Singer died on July 24, 1991 Polish-born American writer 1904-1991 Kindness, I've discovered, is everything in life. More quotations from Isaac Bashevis Singer