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Famous Birthdays on October 24

12 notable people were 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.

19th Century1 person

Rafael Trujillo

Rafael Trujillo

1891 – 1961

Brutal dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from 1930 to 1961, known for one of the most repressive regimes in Latin American history.

dictatormilitary officerpoliticianDominican Republic

20th Century11 people

Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull

1954

Businessman and lawyer who served as Australia's 29th Prime Minister from 2015 to 2018, previously successful in investment banking and telecommunications.

barristerentrepreneurinvestment bankerAustralia
Drake

Drake

1986

Canadian rapper and singer who became one of the best-selling music artists worldwide, known for hits like "Hotline Bing" and "God's Plan."

entrepreneurfilm actorrapperCanada
Tila Tequila

Tila Tequila

1981

American television and social media personality

actorbloggerbusinesspersonUnited States
Roman Abramovich

Roman Abramovich

1966

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.

entrepreneurpoliticianRussia
PewDiePie

PewDiePie

1989

Swedish YouTuber Felix Kjellberg who became the first individual creator to reach 100 million subscribers, primarily through gaming content and commentary.

gamerInternet celebrityJapan EnthusiastSweden
Edson Álvarez

Edson Álvarez

1997

Mexican defensive midfielder who plays for West Ham United and the Mexico national team, known for his strong defensive play and aerial ability.

association football playerMexico
Cristian Gamboa

Cristian Gamboa

1989

Costa Rican defender who has played professionally in European leagues and represented the national team in international matches.

association football playerCosta Rica

Adela

1969

Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas and her roles in both television and film productions.

actorfilm actortelevision actorMexico
Ieng Sary

Ieng Sary

1925 – 2013

Khmer Rouge foreign minister and co-founder of the Communist Party of Kampuchea who died in 2013 while awaiting trial for war crimes.

diplomatpoliticianCambodia

Jhilmar Lora

2000

Peruvian right-back who plays for Sporting Cristal and has been called up to the Peru national team.

association football playerPeru
Iván Kaviedes Toaquiza

Iván Kaviedes Toaquiza

1977

Prolific striker known for his goal-scoring ability who represented Ecuador in multiple Copa América tournaments and played for clubs across South America.

association football playerEcuador

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.