22 historically significant individuals born on October 24. October 24 is the birth date of several political and business figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo (1891), Khmer Rouge leader Ieng Sary (1925), former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (1954), and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (1966). These leaders come from various continents and eras, ranging from authoritarian rulers to democratic politicians and business magnates.
Total Born
22
Countries
19
Top Century
20th· 14
Top Field
politician
5 individuals
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Birth Distribution by Century
20th (14)
19th (5)
16th C.20th C.
20th Century
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Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1991)
Robert Mundell
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (1999)
Drake
entrepreneurfilm actor
Canadian rapper and singer who became one of the best-selling music artists worldwide, known for hits like "Hotline Bing" and "God's Plan."
Malcolm Turnbull
barristerentrepreneur
Businessman and lawyer who served as Australia's 29th Prime Minister from 2015 to 2018, previously successful in investment banking and telecommunications.
Edson Álvarez
association football player
Mexican defensive midfielder who plays for West Ham United and the Mexico national team, known for his strong defensive play and aerial ability.
Rafael Ileto
ministerpolitician
Vice Chief of Staff of Philippine Armed Forces (1920–2003)
Cristian Gamboa
association football player
Costa Rican defender who has played professionally in European leagues and represented the national team in international matches.
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Adela
actorfilm actor
Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas and her roles in both television and film productions.
Ieng Sary
diplomatpolitician
Khmer Rouge foreign minister and co-founder of the Communist Party of Kampuchea who died in 2013 while awaiting trial for war crimes.
Tila Tequila
actorblogger
American television and social media personality
Iván Kaviedes Toaquiza
association football player
Prolific striker known for his goal-scoring ability who represented Ecuador in multiple Copa América tournaments and played for clubs across South America.
Roman Abramovich
entrepreneurpolitician
Billionaire oligarch who owned Chelsea Football Club from 2003-2022 and transformed it into one of Europe's most successful teams. He was sanctioned and forced to sell the club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
PewDiePie
gamerInternet celebrity
Swedish YouTuber Felix Kjellberg who became the first individual creator to reach 100 million subscribers, primarily through gaming content and commentary.
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Jhilmar Lora
association football player
Peruvian association football player
19th Century
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Rafael Trujillo
dictatormilitary officer
President of the Dominican Republic (1891-1961)
Ramalho Ortigão
journalisttranslator
Portuguese writer (1836–1915)
Vicente Reyes
journalistpolitician
Chilean lawyer, journalist and political figure
Sofoklis Avraam Choudaverdoglou-Theodotos
politicianwriter
Greek scholar, historian, stenographer, and politician (1872-1956)
Juan Rafael Allende
journalistwriter
Chilean dramatist and journalist (1848-1909)
18th Century
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József Teleki
Clerical Officerhistorian
Hungarian politician (1790–1855)
17th Century
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Albert Brahms
civil engineerengineer
German pioneer hydraulic engineer
16th Century
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Muzio Oddi
architectengineer
Engineer and mathematician from Italy (1569-1639)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on October 24?
Notable figures born on October 24 include Rafael Trujillo (1891), former dictator of the Dominican Republic, and Roman Abramovich (1966), Russian oligarch and former owner of Chelsea FC.
Which politicians were born on October 24?
Political figures born on October 24 include Rafael Trujillo, dictator of the Dominican Republic from 1930-1961, Ieng Sary, leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, and Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia from 2015-2018.
Are there any billionaires born on October 24?
Yes, Roman Abramovich was born on October 24, 1966. He is a Russian businessman and former owner of Chelsea Football Club, who amassed wealth in the oil and aluminum industries.