Birthdays occurring on December, 24

1905

Howard Hughes was born on December 24, 1905 I'm not a paranoid deranged millionaire. Goddamit, I'm a billionaire. More quotations from Howard Hughes

1922

Ava Gardner was born on December 24, 1922 American film actress of the 1940s and 50s who, despite her renowned beauty and sensuality, successfully resisted being typecast as a sex symbol. 1922-1990 I think the main reason my marriages failed is that I always loved too well but never wisely. More quotations from Ava Gardner

Deaths occurring on December, 24

1863

William Makepeace Thackeray died on December 24, 1863 Indian born English author and novelist of 'Vanity Fair', 1811-1863 When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise. More quotations from William Makepeace Thackeray

1982

Louis Aragon died on December 24, 1982 French poet, novelist and essayist who was a political activist and spokesman for communism, 1897-1982 Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd. More quotations from Louis Aragon

1993

Norman Vincent Peale died on December 24, 1993 American Protestant clergyman and writer, 1898-1993 We tend to get what we expect. More quotations from Norman Vincent Peale

1994

John Osborne died on December 24, 1994 British playwright and producer, 1929-1994 Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs More quotations from John Osborne