Famous Birthdays
- Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, Swiss traveller and orientalist, 1st European to discover Petra and Abu Simbel, born in Lausanne, Switzerland (d. 1817)
Zachary Taylor (1784-1850)
12th US President (1849-50) and major general in the Mexican–American War, born in Barboursville, Virginia
About November 24, 1784
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 239 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
