18 historically significant individuals born on February 24. February 24 is the birth date of several notable figures in politics, technology, and entertainment. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, was born in 1955. Actor Edward James Olmos was born in 1947, and former Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg was born in 1961. Individuals born on this date have influenced various fields, including technology and international governance.
Headline Figures
David J. Wineland
1944 – PresentNobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2012)
Yuval Noah Harari
1976 – PresentIsraeli historian and bestselling author of 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' and 'Homo Deus,' which have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Lleyton Hewitt
1981 – PresentFormer world No. 1 tennis player who won two Grand Slam singles titles and was known for his aggressive baseline style and strong fighting spirit.
Birth Distribution by Century
20th Century
10
19th Century
4
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18th Century
3
14th Century
1
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