Yuval Noah Harari
1976Israeli 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.
Famous Birthdays on February 24
9 notable people were 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.
20th Century9 people
Steve Jobs
1955 – 2011American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011)
Brian Schmidt
1967American-born Australian astrophysicist
Lleyton Hewitt
1981Former world No. 1 tennis player who won two Grand Slam singles titles and was known for his aggressive baseline style and strong fighting spirit.
tennis playerAustralia
Erna Solberg
1961Norwegian Conservative Party politician who served as Prime Minister of Norway from 2013 to 2021.
kidnapperNorway
Laimdota Straujuma
1951Latvian economist and politician who served as the 12th Prime Minister of Latvia from 2014 to 2016, with a background in banking and mathematical economics.
Felipe Baloy
1981Panamanian defender who scored his country's first-ever World Cup goal at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
association football playerPanama
José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán
1944Spanish-born Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Panama from 1999 to 2020 and was elevated to cardinal in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on February 24?
Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., is widely regarded as the most famous person born on February 24, 1955. He changed the technology industry with products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.
What celebrities were born on February 24?
Celebrities born on February 24 include actor Edward James Olmos (1947), known for his roles in "Battlestar Galactica" and "Miami Vice," and tech entrepreneur Steve Jobs (1955). This date also marks the birth of Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg (1961).
Are there any politicians born on February 24?
Yes, significant politicians born on February 24 include Erna Solberg, who was Prime Minister of Norway, and Laimdota Straujuma (1951), former Prime Minister of Latvia. José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán (1944) is another political figure born on this date.