Notable people born on October 24

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People born on this day

DrakeCanadian and American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor (born 1986)Born in 1986 · View source ↗1986

Wayne RooneyEnglish footballer and managerBorn in 1985 · View source ↗1985

Antonie van LeeuwenhoekDutch scientist known as "the Father of Microbiology", and one of the first microscopists (1632–1723)Born in 1632 · View source ↗1632

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 24, 2026

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

Illuminated fraction96 %

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

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

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

Catholic calendarSt. Antony Mary ClaretA 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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