Birthdays occurring on October, 24

1632

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born on October 24, 1632 Dutch biologist, 1632-1723 M]y work, which I've done for a long time, was not pursued in order to gain the praise I now enjoy, but chiefly from a craving after knowledge, which I notice resides in me more than in most other men. More quotations from Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

1788

Sarah J. Hale was born on October 24, 1788 American writer, 1788-1879 In this age of innovation, perhaps no experiment will have an influence more important on the character and happiness of our society than the granting to females the advantages of a systematic and thorough education. More quotations from Sarah J. Hale

1830

Belva Lockwood was born on October 24, 1830 American attorney, 1830-1917 The glory of each generation is to make its own precedents. More quotations from Belva Lockwood

1891

Brenda Ueland was born on October 24, 1891 American feminist and author 1891-1985 The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you. More quotations from Brenda Ueland

Deaths occurring on October, 24

1852

Daniel Webster died on October 24, 1852 American statesman, senator and orator, 1782-1852 Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. More quotations from Daniel Webster

1894

James Anthony Froude died on October 24, 1894 British historian, 1818-1894 Fear is the parent of cruelty. More quotations from James Anthony Froude