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Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
January 24
Events on This Day
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1908
105 years ago
Robert Baden-Powell establishes the first Boy Scout Troop in England.
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1967
46 years ago
Aretha Franklin begins recording with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section under her new label Atlantic Records.
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1984
29 years ago
Steve Jobs introduces the Macintosh at Apple's annual shareholder meeting.
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2011
2 years ago
Oprah Winfrey reveals on her show that she has a half sister she never knew about.
January 24
Born on This Day
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John Belushi
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- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
John Belushi
Actor, Comedian / 1949 - 1982
John Belushi was an actor and comedian, one of the first performers on "Saturday Night Live" and one half of the Blues Brothers.
Born: January 24, 1949
Birthplace: Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Occupation: Actor, Comedian -
Sharon Tate
- In these groups:
- Fatally Famous
- Vampires
- Famous Aquarians
Sharon Tate
Film Actress, Television Actress, Model / 1943 - 1969
Model and actress Sharon Tate is best remembered for her tragic and untimely death at the hands of serial killer Charles Manson.
1943 | 26 years old
Film Actress, Television Actress, Model -
Neil Diamond
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Neil Diamond
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 -
Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond wrote "I'm A Believer" for The Monkees, and peformed his own pop hits, including "Heartlight" and "Sweet Caroline."
1941 | 72 years old
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Edith Wharton
- In these groups:
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Edith
Edith Wharton
Author / 1862 - 1937
Novelist Edith Wharton was born to an old New York family, but is better known for her books Ethan Frome and The Age of Innocence.
Born: January 24, 1862
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Occupation: Author -
Mary Lou Retton
- In these groups:
- Groundbreaking Women
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Aquarians
Mary Lou Retton
Gymnast / 1968 -
Mary Lou Retton is a retired champion gymnast who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics. She was featured on the Wheaties cereal box.
1968 | 45 years old
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Ernest Borgnine
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Ernest Borgnine
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1917 - 2012
Actor Ernest Borgnine’s role in the film Marty transformed him from a stereotyped character actor to a leading man, earning him an Academy Award as Best Actor.
1917 | 95 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor, ...
January 24
Died on This Day
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Winston Churchill
- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Sagittarians
Winston Churchill
Prime Minister, Journalist / 1874 - 1965
As prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill rallied the British people during WWII, and led his country from the brink of defeat to victory.
Died: January 24, 1965
Age: 90 years old
Place: Hyde Park Gate, London , England
Occupation: Prime Minister, Journalist -
Ted Bundy
- In these groups:
- Infamous Serial Killers
- Handsome Devils
- Famous Sagittarians
Ted Bundy
Murderer, Serial Killer / 1946 - 1989
American serial killer and rapist Ted Bundy was one of the most notorious criminals of the late 20th century.
1989 | 42 years old
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Thurgood Marshall
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Lawyers
Thurgood Marshall
Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, Judge, Supreme Court Justice / 1908 - 1993
Thurgood Marshall was instrumental in ending legal segregation and became the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court.
1993 | 84 years old
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John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Named John
John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
Military Leader / 1841 - 1920
First Sea Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher reorganized and strengthened the British Royal navy to counter the rapid expansion of the German navy during World War I.
January 25, 1841
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Bessie Coleman
- In these groups:
- Daring Female Adventurers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Bessie Coleman
Pilot / 1893 - 1926
In 1922, aviator Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience.
January 26, 1893
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Elmore James
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Guitarists
- Famous People Named James
Elmore James
Guitarist / 1918 - 1963
Guitarist Elmore James was a mainstay of Chicago blues in the 1950s, with hits like "Dust My Broom" and "It Hurts Me Too."
January 27, 1918
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Nicolas Sarkozy
- In these groups:
- Shorties with Authority
- Fantastically French
- Famous Aquarians
Nicolas Sarkozy
World Leader / 1955 -
Nicolas Sarkozy served as France's 23rd president from 2007 to 2012. His term was marked by controversy, which included his marriage to Carla Bruni in 2008.
January 28, 1955
World Leader
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Lisa Perez Jackson
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.February 8, 1962
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Jillian Michaels
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- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Aquarians
- Reality TV Stars
Jillian Michaels
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1974 -
A high-profile trainer and life coach, Jillian Michaels starred on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser and has created her own fitness franchise.
February 18, 1974
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star
