Born on September 24

Russian mathematician and physicist (of Ukrainian origin), a major figure of the Saint Petersburg mathematical school. He is known for his work in mathematical analysis, mechanics, and mathematical physics, notably the divergence theorem.

American writer (1896-1940), a major figure of 20th-century literature. A chronicler of the Roaring Twenties, he embodies and critiques the American Dream in novels such as The Great Gatsby.

Cheryl Crawford was an American theatre producer and a major figure of the 20th-century New York stage. A co-founder of the Group Theatre and later the Actors Studio, she helped spread the acting “Method” across the United States.