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August 24th
334 famous people born on this day
August 24th is the birthday of 334 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Yasser Arafat, Jorge Luis Borges, Paulo Coelho, Vince McMahon, and Jean-Michel Jarre. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (60), Actor (46), and Politician (44).
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Famous People Born on August 24th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share August 24th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Yasser Arafat, Jorge Luis Borges, and Paulo Coelho. Of the 334 famous people born on this date, 216 are still living today.
Yasser Arafat
Politician
Born August 24, 1929
HPI: 83.78
Jorge Luis Borges
Writer
Born August 24, 1899
HPI: 83.40
Paulo Coelho
Writer
Born August 24, 1947
HPI: 81.81
Vince McMahon
Businessperson
Born August 24, 1945
HPI: 80.55
Jean-Michel Jarre
Musician
Born August 24, 1948
HPI: 79.27
Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou
Politician
Born August 24, 1113
HPI: 79.23
Letizia Ramolino
Politician
Born August 24, 1750
HPI: 77.55
Ferdinand I of Romania
Politician
Born August 24, 1865
HPI: 76.68
Bartolomé de las Casas
Writer
Born August 24, 1474
HPI: 76.44
William I of the Netherlands
Politician
Born August 24, 1772
HPI: 75.35
Fernand Braudel
Historian
Born August 24, 1902
HPI: 75.13
Albert Claude
Biologist
Born August 24, 1899
HPI: 74.29
Lavinia Fontana
Painter
Born August 24, 1564
HPI: 74.21
Sauli Niinistö
Politician
Born August 24, 1948
HPI: 73.22
Karl Hanke
Politician
Born August 24, 1903
HPI: 71.81
Kenny Baker
Actor
Born August 24, 1934
HPI: 71.81
John I of Castile
Politician
Born August 24, 1358
HPI: 70.51
Prince Philippe, Count of Paris
Politician
Born August 24, 1838
HPI: 70.05
Abu al-Ghazi Bahadur
Writer
Born August 24, 1603
HPI: 70.02
Ferhat Abbas
Politician
Born August 24, 1899
HPI: 69.77
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See how the famous people born on August 24th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
