Who was born on June 24

160 people with a Wikipedia article were born on June 24, including James B. Edwards, Martin Lewis Perl, Carolyn S. Shoemaker. The list spans every era and every field — art, science, politics, sport, entertainment — ordered by year of birth, from the earliest to the most recent. The six featured people are those most has been written about: the ordering uses the length of their Wikipedia article as an indicator of prominence. For each one you find their occupation, year of birth and a link to the full biography.

70 documented historical events happened on June 24, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: Western Roman emperor Glycerius, who was not recognized by his Eastern counterpart Leo I, was forced to abdicate. On the same day, in another year: In the decisive battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, Scottish forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated English troops under Edward II near Bannockburn, Scotland. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.