Birthdays occurring on May, 24

1794

William Whewell was born on May 24, 1794 Every failure is a step to success. More quotations from William Whewell

1819

Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819 Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland (1837-1901), 1819-1901 Do not to let your feelings (very natural and usual ones) of momentary irritation and discomfort be seen by others; don't (as you so often did and do) let every little feeling be read in your face and seen in your manner . . . More quotations from Queen Victoria

1855

Arthur Wing Pinero was born on May 24, 1855 There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman you love More quotations from Arthur Wing Pinero

1878

Harry Emerson Fosdick was born on May 24, 1878 American clergyman 1878-1969 Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have. More quotations from Harry Emerson Fosdick

Deaths occurring on May, 24

1959

John Foster Dulles died on May 24, 1959 American US Republican secretary of state (1953-59). Architect of many major elements of US foreign policy in the Cold War with the Soviet Union after World War II. 1888-1959 The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith. More quotations from John Foster Dulles

1974

Duke Ellington died on May 24, 1974 American bandleader, greatest jazz composer and pianist. One of the originators of big band jazz. 1899-1974 A problem is a chance for you to do your best. More quotations from Duke Ellington