Notable people born on January 24

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People born on this day

Frederick II of PrussiaKing of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 (1712-1786)Born in 1712 · View source ↗1712

Edith WhartonAmerican writer and designer (1862–1937)Born in 1862 · View source ↗1862

Neil DiamondAmerican singer-songwriterBorn in 1941 · View source ↗1941

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on January 24, 2026

Moon phaseFirst quarterCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction32 %

Distance to the Moon376,800 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSaint Francis de SalesA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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