Born on This Day: March 24

English designer, writer, and reformer whose Arts and Crafts ideals transformed decorative art, printing, and design.

Hungarian-American illusionist whose escapes, publicity, and investigations shaped modern magic and popular entertainment.

Dutch-American physicist and chemist whose work on molecular structure and radiation advanced physical chemistry.

American photographer whose precise images helped establish photography as a modern fine art.

American animator and inventor whose drawing and technical innovations were foundational to animated film.

American animator and producer whose television cartoons became enduring elements of global popular culture.

Italian playwright and performer whose political satire revived traditions of popular theater.

American actor whose understated style and screen presence influenced modern film performance.