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Famous Birthdays on April 24

10 notable people were born on April 24.

April 24 is the birth date for several notable individuals throughout history. Among them are Philip III of Spain, born in 1578, who ruled during the Spanish Golden Age; Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho, born in 1897; and Albanian President Bamir Topi, born in 1957. This date also includes the births of Kosovo politician Hashim Thaçi in 1968 and Polish sculptor Józef Gosławski in 1908.

20th Century8 people

Józef Gosławski

Józef Gosławski

1908 – 1963

Polish sculptor and medallic artist who designed coins, medals, and monuments, including works commemorating Polish historical figures and events.

caricaturistdesignersculptorPoland
Hashim Thaçi

Hashim Thaçi

1968

Former President of Kosovo (2016-2020) and Kosovo Liberation Army leader who was indicted for war crimes by a special court in The Hague.

military personnelpoliticiansoldierAlbania
Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar

1973

Cricket legend who holds the record for most runs in international cricket and is the only player to score 100 international centuries.

cricketerpoliticianIndia
Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty

1996

Former world No. 1 tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles including two Wimbledon championships before retiring at age 25.

cricketertennis playerAustralia
Maryja Kaleśnikava

Maryja Kaleśnikava

1982

Flautist and opposition politician who became a prominent leader in the 2020 Belarusian protests before being imprisoned by authorities.

conductorflautistmusic educatorBelarus
Bamir Topi

Bamir Topi

1957

Albanian veterinarian and politician who served as President of Albania from 2007 to 2012, previously holding various diplomatic positions.

politicianscientistveterinarianAlbania
Patrick Pemberton

Patrick Pemberton

1982

Costa Rican goalkeeper who served as the national team's first-choice keeper and played in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups.

association football playerCosta Rica
Khetag Gazyumov

Khetag Gazyumov

1983

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler who won Olympic gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the 96kg weight category, originally competing for Georgia.

amateur wrestlerAzerbaijan

16th Century1 person

Philip III of Spain

Philip III of Spain

1578 – 1621

King of Spain from 1598 to 1621, he ruled during the height of the Spanish Empire's territorial expansion but also presided over its economic decline. His reign was characterized by heavy reliance on his favorite, the Duke of Lerma.

rulerSpain

19th Century1 person

Manuel Ávila Camacho

Manuel Ávila Camacho

1897 – 1955

Mexican general and politician who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946. His presidency focused on national unity during World War II and industrial development, earning him the nickname 'the Gentleman President.'

politicianMexico

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on April 24?
Philip III of Spain, born in 1578, is a historically notable person born on April 24, having ruled the Spanish Empire during its golden age. Other figures include Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho and Albanian President Bamir Topi.
Are there any world leaders born on April 24?
Yes, several world leaders were born on April 24, such as Philip III of Spain (1578), Mexican President Manuel Ávila Camacho (1897), Albanian President Bamir Topi (1957), and former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi (1968).
How many famous people were born on April 24?
There are 10 notable people recorded as being born on April 24. This includes royalty, presidents, and other historical figures from various countries and time periods.