Page 3: Famous Personalities Born In August - 24

1902  Fernand Braudel, French historian (Civililization & Capitalism) was born on August - 24.   

1902  Carlo Gambino, Sicilian-born American mafioso (d. 1976) was born on August - 24.   

1903  On this day in history birth of karl Hanke, Nazi official (d. 1945)   

1904  On this day in history birth of rod Redwing, NY, actor (Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory)   

1905  On this day in history birth of donald Douglas, Scotland, actor (I Love You Again)   

1905  On this day in history birth of arthur Crudup, American singer and guitarist (d. 1976)   

1905  Siaka Stevens, President of Sierra Leone (d. 1988) was born on this day in history.   

1909  On this day in history birth of ronnie Grieveson, S Afr cricket keeper/batsman (2 Tests v Eng 1939)   

1910  On August - 24 birth of bernhard Heiden, composer   

1911  On this day in history birth of karl AF Schiller, West German economist/SPD-minister   

1912  Durward Kirby, Indianapolis Ind, TV announcer (Garry Moore Show) was born on this day in history.   

1913  Dorothy Comingore, [Linda Winters], LA CA, actress (Citizen Kane) was born on this day in history.   

1915  On August - 24 birth of alice B[radley] Sheldon, US, sci-fi author (Byte Beautiful)   

1915  Wynonie Harris, rocker was born on August - 24.   

1915  On this day in history birth of james Tiptree, Jr., American writer (d. 1987)   

1916  On August - 24 birth of anita V Figueredo, physician/humanitarian   

1916  Peter Crichton Kirkpatrick, oarsman was born on this day in history.   

1916  On this day in history birth of léo Ferré, French composer and singer (d. 1993)   

1916  Hal Smith, American actor (d. 1994) was born on this day in history.   

1917  Dennis James, Jersey City NJ, wrestling announcer/TV host (PDQ) was born on August - 24.   

1918  Ray McIntire, chemical engineer was born on this day in history.   

1918  On August - 24 birth of sikander Bakht, Governor of Kerala (d. 2004)   

1919  "Drs P" [Heinz H Polzer], Swiss/Dutch songwriter/singer was born on this day in history.   

1919  On August - 24 birth of nils Viggo Bentzon, composer   

1919  On August - 24 birth of enrique Llanes, Mexican professional wrestler (d. 2004)   

1921  Sam Tingle, Zimbabwean racing driver was born on this day in history.   

1922  René Lévesque, Premier of Quebec (d. 1987) was born on August - 24.   

1922  On August - 24 birth of howard Zinn, American historian and activist   

1923  On August - 24 birth of helena Carter, [Helen Rickerts], US model/actress (River Lady)   

1923  On this day in history birth of arthur Jensen, American psychologist   

1924  On this day in history birth of louis Teicher, pianist (Ferante & Teicher-Exodus)   

1927  On this day in history birth of roger Danneels, Flemish accordionist   

1927  William V Shannon, journalist/ambassador to Ireland (1977-81) was born on August - 24.   

1927  On this day in history birth of david Ireland, Australian author   

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0079  Death of Pliny the Elder, Roman writer and naturalist (b. 23) on August - 24.   

1103  Magnus III Berbein, [Blootbeen], King of Norway (1093-1103), dies on this day in history.   

1217  On this day in history eustace "the Monk", French buccaneer, dies in battle   

1313  Henry VII, Roman Catholic German King/emperor (1308/12-13), dies on this day in history.   

1371  Death of Eduard, duke of Gelre (1361-71), assasinated on August - 24.   

1540  Death of Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Italian painter (b. 1503) on August - 24.   

1542  On this day in history death of gasparo Contarini, Italian diplomat and cardinal (b. 1483)   

1572  Death of Gaspard de Châtillon, Count the Coligny, French gen/admiral, beheaded on August - 24.