Who Was Born Today – December 24 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on December 24 | ||
1166 | King John of England. | |
1745 | Benjamin Rush, American medical pioneer and signer of the Declaration of Independence. | |
1809 | Christopher Kit Carson, one of the most famous mountain men and scouts in the West. | |
1905 | Howard Hughes, American industrialist, aviator, film producer, and director. | |
1922 | Ava Gardner, film actress (The Barefoot Contessa, The Sun Also Rises). | |
1923 | US Army Major General George S. Patton IV, son of Gen. George Patton of World War II fame. | |
1929 | Mary Higgins Clark, author of suspense novels (Where are the Children, Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting). | |
1955 | Scott Fischer, mountain climber and guide; first American to reach the summit of Lhotse, the world’s fourth-highest mountain. | |
1971 | Ricky Martin, Puerto Rican pop musician, actor, author; was a member of the boy group Menudo before launching a successful solo career (“Livin’ la Vida Loca”). | |
1973 | Stephenie Meyer, author best known for her young-adult, vampire romance series Twilight. | |
1974 | Ryan Seacrest, radio personality, TV host; host of American Idol TV talent competition. |
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