Louis Jouvet

French actor (1887-1951).

Born December 24th, 1887 in Crozon.

Died August 17th, 1951 at 63 years old in Paris (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Nathan Milstein

American musician (1902–1992).

Born December 24th, 1902 in Odesa.

Died December 21st, 1992 at 89 years old in London.

Ans van Dijk

Dutch collaborator (1905-1948).

Born December 24th, 1905 in Amsterdam.

Died January 14th, 1948 at 42 years old in Fort Bijlmer, Weesperkarspel (gunshot wound).

Suzy Menkes

American journalist.

Born December 24th, 1943 (age 82 years) in Beaconsfield.

Choi Hee-seo

South korean actress.

Born December 24th, 1986 (age 39 years) in Seoul. ^[ref]

José María Figueres Olsen

42nd president of costa rica (1994-1998).

Born December 24th, 1954 (age 71 years) in San José.

Yıldıray Baştürk

Turkish association football player (born 1978).

Born December 24th, 1978 (age 47 years) in Herne.

Irene Khan

Bangladeshi academic.

Born December 24th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Dhaka.

Waldemar Pabst

Prussian soldier (1880–1970).

Born December 24th, 1880 in Berlin.

Died May 29th, 1970 at 89 years old in Düsseldorf.

Carl O. Sauer

American geographer (1889-1975).

Born December 24th, 1889 in Warrenton.

Died July 18th, 1975 at 85 years old in Berkeley.