Birthdays occurring on August, 24

1929

Yasser Arafat was born on August 24, 1929 Palestinian president of the Palestinian Authority from 1996. Nobel Peace Prize in 1994. 1929-2004 Whoever stands by a just cause cannot possibly be called a terrorist More quotations from Yasser Arafat

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