Birthdays occurring on August, 24

1872

Max Beerbohm was born on August 24, 1872 English caricaturist, dandy, writer and wit. 1872-1956 Americans have a perfect right to exist. But he did often find himself wishing Mr. Rhodes had not enabled them to exercise that right at Oxford. More quotations from Max Beerbohm

1894

Jean Rhys was born on August 24, 1894 West Indian novelist. 1894-1979 Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere. More quotations from Jean Rhys

1898

Malcolm Cowley was born on August 24, 1898 American novelist, poet, critic, journalist and editor of The New Republic (1929-44). 1898-1989 They tell you that you'll lose your mind when you grow older. What they don't tell you is that you won't miss it very much. More quotations from Malcolm Cowley

1899

Jorge Luis Borges was born on August 24, 1899 Argentinian poet and essayist, 1899-1986 Writing is nothing more than a guided dream. More quotations from Jorge Luis Borges

Deaths occurring on August, 24

1770

Thomas Chatterton died on August 24, 1770 English writer and poet of the 18th century Gothic literary revival and precursor of the Romantic Movement. 1752-1770 There is a time for all things - except marriage my dear. More quotations from Thomas Chatterton

1943

Simone Weil died on August 24, 1943 French social philosopher, mystic and activist in the French Resistance during World War II. 1909-1943 A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless. More quotations from Simone Weil

1967

Henry J. Kaiser died on August 24, 1967 American industrialist and builder, 1882-1967 Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition - in having put forth the best within you More quotations from Henry J. Kaiser