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

1957

Christian Dior died on October 24, 1957 French fashion designer, 1905-1957 Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest. More quotations from Christian Dior

1958

George Moore died on October 24, 1958 English philosopher one of the fathers of the analytic philosophy. 1873-1958 Reality can destroy the dream; why shouldn't the dream destroy reality? More quotations from George Moore

1972

Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972 I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. More quotations from Jackie Robinson

1981

Edith Head died on October 24, 1981 American Motion-picture director costume Designer, 1907-1981 You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it. More quotations from Edith Head