August 24 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on August 24 (08-24) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on August 24 (8)
- Fernand Braudel (Born: 1902-08-24) — Pioneering French historian of the Annales School, focusing on long-term socioeconomic structures.
- Getúlio Vargas (Died: 1954-08-24) — Influential Brazilian military officer and politician who dominated 20th-century Brazilian history.
- John Green (Born: 1977-08-24) — Bestselling author and YouTuber known for blending heartfelt fiction with educational online content.
- Jorge Luis Borges (Born: 1899-08-24) — Pioneering Argentine master of short fiction, exploring infinity, labyrinths, and memory.
- Lao She (Died: 1966-08-24) — Pioneering Chinese author celebrated for vivid portrayals of urban life and Beijing dialect.
- Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot (Died: 1832-08-24) — Pioneering physicist whose work established the foundation of thermodynamics.
- Su Shi (Died: 1101-08-24) — A towering Song Dynasty literatus, poet, and official whose works defined Chinese arts.
- William Wilberforce (Born: 1759-08-24) — British politician and leading figure in the abolition of the slave trade.