Birthdays occurring on July, 24

1725

John Newton was born on July 24, 1725 English author and composer, 1725-1807 If the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer--His grace sufficient, His promises unchangeable. More quotations from John Newton

1750

John Philpot Curran was born on July 24, 1750 Irish lawyer, orator and statesman, 1750-1817 Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. More quotations from John Philpot Curran

1783

Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783 South american liberator, soldier and statesman , 1783-1830 The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty More quotations from Simón Bolívar

1802

Alexandre Dumas Père was born on July 24, 1802 French writer, one of the most prolific and most popular authors of the 19th century, 1802-1870 True love always makes a man better, no matter what woman inspires it More quotations from Alexandre Dumas Père

Deaths occurring on July, 24

1862

Martin Van Buren died on July 24, 1862 American 8th US president (1837-41) and one of the founders of the Democratic Party. 1782-1862 No evil can result from its (slavery's) inhibition more pernicious than its toleration More quotations from Martin Van Buren

1957

Sacha Guitry died on July 24, 1957 French actor and playwright, 1885-1957 Why is it better to love than to be loved? It is surer More quotations from Sacha Guitry

1965

Constance Bennett died on July 24, 1965 American actress, 1904-1965 I'm a lot more sartorial than thespian. They come to see me and go out humming the costumes. More quotations from Constance Bennett