October 24 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on October 24 (10-24) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on October 24 (8)
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (Born: 1632-10-24) — Pioneering Dutch microscopist, known as the Father of Microbiology.
- Bobby Vee (Died: 2016-10-24) — Iconic teen idol of the early 1960s, Bobby Vee achieved chart success with numerous hits.
- Domitian (Born: 51-10-24) — Flavian Emperor (81-96 AD), known for building programs and authoritarian rule.
- Rafael Trujillo (Born: 1891-10-24) — Brutal dictator of the Dominican Republic, ruling from 1930 until his assassination in 1961.
- Raye (Born: 1997-10-24) — British singer-songwriter blending jazz, pop, dance, R&B, and soul with personal narratives.
- Robby Novak (Born: 2003-10-24) — American actor and media personality known for the 'Kid President' role on YouTube and television.
- Rosa Parks (Died: 2005-10-24) — Pivotal civil rights activist known for sparking the Montgomery bus boycott.
- Tycho Brahe (Died: 1601-10-24) — Pioneering Danish astronomer whose precise observations launched the Scientific Revolution.