Famous people born on September 24th
September 24 brings together an unusually broad mix of creative and public-facing talent, from literary modernists and theatrical innovators to explorers, comedians, and media voices. The date also features influential thinkers whose work shaped how people understood society, health, and everyday life. Across centuries, these birthdays trace a line from early global navigation to contemporary film and television.
Notable highlights
- F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896) - A defining voice of the Jazz Age, he distilled the glamour and disillusionment of the 1920s into enduring American fiction.
- Jim Henson (1936) - He revolutionized puppetry for television and film, creating character-driven worlds that spoke to both children and adults.
- Pedro Almodovar (1949) - A signature auteur of Spanish cinema, known for bold color, melodrama, and complex stories about identity and desire.
- Phil Hartman (1948) - A versatile comic performer celebrated for razor-sharp character work that became a staple of modern sketch comedy.
- William Adams (1564) - The English navigator who became a key intermediary in Japan, opening channels of trade and diplomacy in the early 1600s.
- Horace Walpole (1717) - Often credited with igniting Gothic fiction, blending mystery and medieval atmosphere in influential early storytelling.
- Linda McCartney (1941) - A respected photographer who documented rock culture with an intimate, unguarded eye.
- Edward Bach (1886) - Known for developing the Bach flower remedies, a widely discussed alternative approach to emotional well-being.
On this day
- 622 - The Prophet Muhammad completes the Hijra (migration) to Medina, a foundational turning point in Islamic history.
- 1789 - The U.S. Congress establishes the federal judiciary with the Judiciary Act, setting up the Supreme Court and lower courts.
- 1957 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower orders federal troops to enforce school desegregation at Little Rock Central High School.
- 1960 - The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise, is launched in the United States.