2024 (AD 2024) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 2024 (AD 2024) (22)

• Alain Delon (Died: 2024-08-18) — Iconic French actor, producer, and cinematic leading man of the 20th century.
• Anouk Aimée (Died: 2024-06-18) — Iconic French actress known for her captivating roles from the 1940s to 2010s.
• Arno Allan Penzias (Died: 2024-01-22) — Pioneering radio astronomer known for discovering cosmic microwave background radiation.
• Bob Newhart (Died: 2024-07-18) — Iconic comedian and actor known for deadpan, stammering delivery, and roles like Robert Hartley.
• Chance Perdomo (Died: 2024-03-29) — American and British actor known for roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V'.
• Dikembe Mutombo (Died: 2024-09-30) — Legendary shot-blocker and defensive center, known for his NBA career and humanitarian efforts.
• Drake Hogestyn (Died: 2024-09-28) — American actor celebrated for his enduring portrayal of John Black on Days of Our Lives.
• Franz Beckenbauer (Died: 2024-01-07) — Iconic German footballer, manager, and 'Der Kaiser' of modern football.
• Gavin Creel (Died: 2024-09-30) — Acclaimed American actor, singer, and songwriter celebrated for his work in musical theater.
• Hassan Nasrallah (Died: 2024-09-27) — Lebanese Shia cleric and militant who led Hezbollah from 1992 until his assassination in 2024.
• Ismail Kadare (Died: 2024-07-01) — Albanian literary giant, master of allegory, and universal voice against totalitarianism.
• Jimmy Carter (Died: 2024-12-29) — American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th U.S. President (1977-1981).
• John Amos (Died: 2024-08-21) — Esteemed American actor, celebrated for roles in Good Times, Roots, and Die Hard 2.
• John Ashton (actor) (Died: 2024-09-26) — American actor known for roles in Beverly Hills Cop, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Midnight Run.
• Ken Page (Died: 2024-09-30) — Versatile American actor and celebrated cabaret singer known for Broadway roles.
• Kris Kristofferson (Died: 2024-09-28) — Pioneering songwriter and actor, known for raw, introspective outlaw country music.
• Maggie Smith (Died: 2024-09-27) — Iconic British actress celebrated for wit across stage and screen for eight decades.
• Manmohan Singh (Died: 2024-12-26) — Renowned Indian economist and politician, served as Prime Minister of India (2004-2014).
• Martin Lee (singer) (Died: 2024-09-29) — English singer, best known for his tenure with the pop group Brotherhood of Man.
• O. J. Simpson (Died: 2024-04-10) — NFL star and actor whose career was overshadowed by high-profile criminal trials.
• Quincy Jones (Died: 2024-11-03) — Iconic American composer, producer, and arranger whose career spanned jazz, pop, and film scores.
• Shannen Doherty (Died: 2024-07-13) — American actress known for roles in Little House on the Prairie, Beverly Hills, and Charmed.