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

1991

Gene Roddenberry died on October 24, 1991 American film and television producer and writer, creator of the popular science-fiction TV series Star Trek. 1921-1991 Time is the fire in which we burn More quotations from Gene Roddenberry

1994

Raul Julia died on October 24, 1994 There are 38,000 people dying of hunger each day and most are children. And, being a celebrity, I communicate about it as much as I can. More quotations from Raul Julia