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

1543

Copernicus died on May 24, 1543 Polish astronomer, 1473-1543 To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. More quotations from Copernicus

1879

William Lloyd Garrison died on May 24, 1879 American social activist, journalist and abolitionist, 1805-1879 I will be as harsh as truth, and uncompromising as justice... I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard. More quotations from William Lloyd Garrison

1881

Samuel Palmer died on May 24, 1881 English painter and etcher of visionary landscapes who was a disciple of William Blake. 1805-1881 Wise men make proverbs but fools repeat them More quotations from Samuel Palmer