Discover the most famous people who died on January 24. The list includes people like Ted Bundy, Winston Churchill, Caligula, Amedeo Modigliani, Thurgood Marshall. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, artists, emperors & kings and physicists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, India, United Kingdom & Germany and many more countries.
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Birthdate: November 30, 1874
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Blenheim Palace, England, United Kingdom
Died: 1965
The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdoms, Winston Churchill, is known for successfully leading his country during the Second World War against the Nazi Germany. An officer in the British army, he also served as a war correspondent before venturing into politics. One of the most influential peoples in British history, Churchill was also an accomplished painter.
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Thurgood Marshall(Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1967 - 1991))
Birthdate: July 2, 1908
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died: 1993
The first African-American member of the US Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall was an associate justice from 1967 to 1991. Earlier as an attorney, he fought for the abolishment of racial segregation in American public schools. He was also a strong proponent of individual rights. A symbol of black icon, there are numerous memorials in America to honour his legacy.
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Caligula(Roman Emperor From 37 AD to 41 AD)
Birthdate: August 31, 0012
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Anzio, Italy
Died: 0041
Caligula, the third Roman emperor, is often described as a cruel man who forced his subjects to worship him as their god. Considered an insane tyrant, Caligula is accused of incest and forcing the audience to enter a sporting arena to be eaten alive by wild beasts during the intermission. His stories are famous in popular culture.
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Chris Penn(Actor)
Birthdate: October 10, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: 2006
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Pernell Roberts(Actor, Activist, and Singer Best Known for His Roles as ‘Adam Cartwright’ in the TV Series ‘Bonanza’)
Birthdate: May 18, 1928
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Waycross, Georgia, United States
Died: 2010
Pernell Roberts is best known as Adam Cartwright from the Western series Bonanza and Dr. John McIntyre from Trapper John, MD. He was also a prominent social activist and had participated in protests such as the Selma to Montgomery marches. He also narrated documentaries and experimented as a singer.
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Larry Fine(Comedian, Actor and Member of the Comedy Team the ‘Three Stooges’)
Birthdate: October 5, 1902
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1975
Louis Feinberg, or Larry Fine, soared to stardom as a member of the comedy group The Three Stooges, appearing in movies such as Disorder in the Court and Men in Black. He was known for his signature frizzy hair and his violin skills. He had previously been a boxer.
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Amedeo Modigliani(Italian Painter and Sculptor Known for His Works: ‘Redheaded Girl in Evening Dress’ and ‘Madame Pompadour’)
Birthdate: July 12, 1884
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Livorno, Italy
Died: 1920
Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor. He is remembered for his surrealist and modern-style depiction of nudes in his portraits. Even though he spent his youth in Italy, he worked mainly in France. He enjoyed little success while he was alive. He died young at the age of 35 and received massive posthumous appreciation for his works.
Birthdate: January 12, 1923
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sacaton, Arizona, United States
Died: 1955
Birthdate: October 30, 1909
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Died: 1966
Padma Bhushan-winning physicist Homi Bhabha revolutionized the Indian nuclear program singlehandedly. Born into an affluent family, he was educated at Cambridge. Initially geared toward a career in mechanical engineering, he later drifted to physics, eventually contributing to the formation of TIFR. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is named after him.
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Gordon MacRae(Actor)
Birthdate: March 12, 1921
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Died: 1986
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Birthdate: November 26, 1895
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dorset, Vermont, United States
Died: 1971
William Griffith Wilson was an American social worker who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). An international fellowship that requires no membership fees, Alcoholics Anonymous aims at helping alcoholics through its Twelve Steps program. In 1999, William Griffith Wilson was named in Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century list. His life and career inspired the 2012 documentary Bill W.
Birthdate: July 7, 1899
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died: 1983
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Marvin Minsky(Mathematician, Computer scientist, University teacher)
Birthdate: August 9, 1927
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 2016
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Aloysius Pang(Singaporean Actor)
Birthdate: August 24, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Singapore
Died: 2019
Aloysius Pang was a Singaporean actor best remembered for his association with multiple Mediacorp dramas. In 2015, he was honored with the Star Award for Best Newcomer. Aloysius Pang died at the age of 28 while training as part of the Singapore Army.
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Butch Trucks(Musician)
Birthdate: May 11, 1947
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died: 2017
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Rebecca Latimer Felton(First Woman Who was Appointed to the United States Senate)
Birthdate: June 10, 1835
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Decatur, Georgia, United States
Died: 1930
Writer, lecturer, suffragist, reformer, feminist, politician and slave-owner Rebecca Latimer Felton was the first woman who served in the United States Senate. The most distinguished woman in Georgia during the Progressive Era, Felton was appointed Senator from Georgia as a mark of respect. With this she became the oldest freshman-senator who entered the Senate and served for just 24 hours.
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David IV of Georgia(King)
Birthdate: 1073 AD
Birthplace: Kutaisi, Georgia
Died: 1125
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William Alexander(German Painter and Television Host )
Birthdate: April 2, 1915
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: East Prussia
Died: 1997
William Alexander was a German painter, television host, and art instructor. He is credited with creating the popular television series, The Magic of Oil Painting, which he hosted from 1974 to 1982 on PBS in the USA. Bill Alexander is also credited with teaching Bob Ross his signature wet-on-wet technique.
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Fayard Nicholas(Choreographer)
Birthdate: October 20, 1914
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States
Died: 2006
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Tina Chow(Model)
Birthdate: April 18, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lakeview
Died: 1992
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Gregory of Nazianzus(Theologian and the Most Accomplished Rhetorical Stylist of the Patristic Age)
Birthdate: 0329 AD
Birthplace: Nazianzus, Cappadocia, Turkey
Died: 0390
Gregory of Nazianzus was a theologian and Archbishop of Constantinople. He is widely regarded as the most renowned and talented rhetorical stylist of the patristic age. Much of Gregory of Nazianzus' theological work continues to have a significant impact on modern theologians.
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Gianni Agnelli(Industrialist and principal shareholder of Fiat)
Birthdate: March 12, 1921
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Turin, Italy
Died: 2003
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Mark E. Smith(Singer)
Birthdate: March 5, 1957
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Salford, Manchester, England, UK
Died: 2018
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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William Barclay(Author,Theologian)
Birthdate: December 5, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Scotland, United Kingdom
Died: 1978
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Martin Delany(Journalist)
Birthdate: May 6, 1812
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Charles Town, Virginia, United States
Died: 1885
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Anthony Martin Sinatra(American Professional Boxer and Firefighter)
Birthdate: May 4, 1892
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lercara Friddi, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Died: 1969
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Cimabue(13th century Italian Painter Known for His Frescoes, Panel Paintings, and Exquisite Mosaics)
Birthdate: 1240 AD
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: 1302
Italian painter and mosaicist Cimabue was one of the last Byzantine artists. His frescoes adorn the upper church of S. Francesco, Assisi. Though not much is known about his life, Cimabue found a mention in Dante’s Purgatorio, the second part of the iconic narrative poem The Divine Comedy.
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Elie Hobeika(A Militia Commander in the Lebanese Forces During the Lebanese Civil War)
Birthdate: September 22, 1956
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Baskinta, Lebanon
Died: 2002
Elie Hobeika gained notoriety for his ruthlessness and involvement in Sabra and Shatila massacre as commander of Lebanese Forces militia during Lebanese Civil War. He later served as president of Lebanese Forces until the January 1986 Lebanese Forces coup when he was ousted from the position. Thereafter he formed Promise Party and served two terms in the Parliament of Lebanon.
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Pope Stephen III(Bishop of Rome)
Birthdate: 0720 AD
Birthplace: Syracuse, Italy
Died: 0772
Pope Stephen III served as the bishop of Rome from 768 until his death in 772. As the ruler of the Papal States, Pope Stephen III called for the Lateran Council of 769, which is widely regarded as the most prominent Roman council of the 8th century.
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Lil Dagover(Film Actress)
Birthdate: September 30, 1887
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Madiun, Indonesia
Died: 1980
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Theo Angelopoulos(Greek Filmmaker, Producer, and Screenwriter)
Birthdate: April 27, 1935
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Died: 2012
Greek filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter Theo Angelopoulos is remembered for his Palme d'Or-winning film Eternity and a Day. He dropped out of law school to study film and later became known for his signature slow narratives and long takes. He died after being hit by a motorcycle while shooting the film The Other Sea.
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Kay Yow(Basketball Coach)
Birthdate: March 14, 1942
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Gibsonville, North Carolina, United States
Died: 2009
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Joe Choynski(Boxer)
Birthdate: November 8, 1868
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Died: 1943
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Rob Rensenbrink(Dutch Footballer)
Birthdate: July 3, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: 2020
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Stephen Allen Benson(Politician)
Birthdate: May 21, 1816
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cambridge, Maryland, United States
Died: 1865
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Edwin Fischer(Swiss classical pianist)
Birthdate: October 6, 1886
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Basel
Died: 1960
One of the greatest 20th-century pianists, Edwin Fischer is best remembered for his renditions of German legends such as Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven. He not only established his own chamber orchestra, but also taught in Lucerne and launched a foundation to help young and underprivileged musicians.
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Joe Franklin(Radio Host)
Birthdate: March 9, 1926
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Died: 2015
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David Frye(Comedian)
Birthdate: November 21, 1933
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2011
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Percy French(Songwriter)
Birthdate: May 1, 1854
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Roscommon, Ireland
Died: 1920
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Abdul Rahman Munif(Novelist)
Birthdate: May 29, 1933
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Amman, Jordan
Died: 2004
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Wolfgang Iser(Literary critic)
Birthdate: July 22, 1926
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Marienberg, Germany
Died: 2007
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Horace Wells(Dentist)
Birthdate: January 21, 1815
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hartford, Vermont, United States
Died: 1848
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Kōtoku Shūsui(Japanese Socialist and Anarchist Who Played a Leading Role in Introducing Anarchism to Japan)
Birthdate: November 5, 1871
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nakamura, Japan
Died: 1911
Japanese socialist leader Kōtoku Shūsui initially worked as a houseboy for Tokyo politician Hayashi Yūzō. He later educated himself and began writing for newspapers, eventually spearheading the Social Democratic Party. Later accused of conspiring against the Emperor, he was executed, spelling the end of the socialist movement in Japan temporarily.
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Alfonso IV of Aragon(King)
Birthdate: November 2, 1299
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Naples, Italy
Died: 1336
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Johan Ferner(Sailor)
Birthdate: July 22, 1927
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Asker Municipality, Norway
Died: 2015
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Robert Mosbacher(28th United States Secretary of Commerce (1989 - 1992))
Birthdate: March 11, 1927
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Died: 2010
Robert Mosbacher had initially won many national and international sailing competitions and also graced the cover of Sports Illustrated once. At 21, advised by his father, he launched an oil and gas company. He later ventured into politics and also served as the United States Secretary of Commerce.
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William Shakespear(British civil servant and explorer who mapped uncharted areas of Northern Arabia and made the first official British contact with Ibn Sa'ud, future king of Saudi Arabia)
Birthdate: October 29, 1878
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Died: 1915
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Toller Cranston(Canadian Figure Skater)
Birthdate: April 20, 1949
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2015
Apart from being a popular figure skater who won an Olympic bronze, a World bronze, and 6 Canadian championships, Toller Cranston was also a talented painter. He once supported his skating career by painting. Following his death, his twin brothers and sister fought a bitter legal battle over his estate.
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Flo Hyman(American Volleyball Player and Olympic Silver Medalist)
Birthdate: July 31, 1954
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: 1986
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Hedwig Bleibtreu(Actress)
Birthdate: December 23, 1868
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Linz, Austria
Died: 1958
