Born on This Day: January 24

Roman emperor whose administrative reforms, frontier policies, and building program reshaped the empire.

Prussian king whose military, administrative, and cultural policies made Prussia a major European power.

German writer, composer, and artist whose fantastic tales influenced Romantic literature, music, and later psychological fiction.

American novelist whose social criticism and psychological insight made her a major figure in modern literature.

Osage ballerina who became America’s first major prima ballerina and expanded Indigenous representation in the arts.