September 24 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on September 24 (13)

• Alaungpaya (Born: 1714-09-24) — Founder of the Konbaung Dynasty, unifying Burma through military prowess.
• Anthony Newley (Born: 1931-09-24) — Versatile English performer, celebrated for his songwriting and stage presence.
• Dr. Seuss (Died: 1991-09-24) — Iconic American author known for whimsical children's literature under the pen name Dr. Seuss.
• F. Scott Fitzgerald (Born: 1896-09-24) — Master chronicler of the Jazz Age, capturing American excess and lost dreams.
• Gerolamo Cardano (Born: 1501-09-24) — Renaissance polymath, key figure in probability, and influential mathematician.
• Jim Henson (Born: 1936-09-24) — Pioneering puppeteer and creator of the iconic Muppets franchise.
• Manuel I Komnenos (Died: 1180-09-24) — Byzantine Emperor who oversaw the Komnenian restoration and reshaped the Mediterranean.
• Mushtaq Khan (Died: 2026-09-24) — Indian actor and comedian known for roles in films like Welcome and Jodi No.1.
• Paracelsus (Died: 1541-09-24) — Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher of the German Renaissance.
• Pedro I of Brazil (Died: 1834-09-24) — Founder of the Empire of Brazil and King of Portugal, a pivotal figure in South American history.
• Ruhollah Khomeini (Born: 1902-09-24) — Shia cleric and leader who established the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Stephanie McMahon (Born: 1976-09-24) — American businesswoman and retired professional wrestler known for her roles in WWE.
• Túpac Amaru (Died: 1572-09-24) — Last Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca State, executed by the Spanish.