Born on This Day: June 24

American minister and reformer whose antislavery advocacy and popular preaching influenced nineteenth-century public life.

American writer whose concise fiction and satire influenced horror, war literature, and modern journalism.

American boxer whose aggressive style and popularity helped turn championship boxing into mass entertainment.

British astronomer whose theory of stellar nucleosynthesis transformed understanding of how elements form in stars.

American poet, translator, and educator whose work broadened public access to poetry and Dante.

British musician whose drumming and leadership helped shape Fleetwood Mac and modern rock music.

American writer, producer, and actor whose work has expanded representation and authorship in television comedy.

Argentine footballer whose playmaking, scoring, and achievements have profoundly influenced the modern game.