Peter Rufai

Nigerian footballer (1963–2025).

Born August 24th, 1963 in Lagos.

Died July 3rd, 2025 at 61 years old in Lagos. ^[ref]

Andrew Brunette

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born August 24th, 1973 (age 52 years) in Greater Sudbury.

Siaka Probyn Stevens

Prime minister of sierra leone (1905-1988).

Born August 24th, 1905 in Moyamba.

Died May 29th, 1988 at 82 years old in Freetown.

Dick Lee

Singaporean musician.

Born August 24th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Singapore.

Léo Ferré

French-born monégasque poet and singer.

Born August 24th, 1916 in Monaco. ^[ref]

Died July 14th, 1993 at 76 years old in Castellina in Chianti. ^[ref]

Avery Dulles

Catholic cardinal.

Born August 24th, 1918 in Auburn.

Died December 12th, 2008 at 90 years old in The Bronx (poliomyelitis). ^[ref]

Inge de Bruijn

Dutch swimmer, olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder.

Born August 24th, 1973 (age 52 years) in Barendrecht.

Poonam Yadav

Indian woman cricketer.

Born August 24th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Agra.

Steve Pearce

American armed forces veteran and politician.

Born August 24th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Lamesa.

Kenzo Shirai

Japanese gymnast.

Born August 24th, 1996 (age 29 years) in Yokohama.