The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.
August 24 Literary Facts
Thomas Chatterton dies
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Max Beerbohm is born
Explore: Max Beerbohm
Malcolm Cowley is born
A. S. Byatt is born
Explore: Possession, Babel Tower, A. S. Byatt, Angels and Insects
Sue Grafton is born
Explore: O Is for Outlaw, Sue Grafton
Oscar Hijuelos is born
Explore: The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, Empress of the Splendid Season, Mr. Ives' Christmas, Oscar Hijuelos
Orson Scott Card is born
Explore: Ender's Game, Red Prophet, Seventh Son, Orson Scott Card
John Green is born.