On this day

February 24, 1963

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Notable Births

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

1963Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Indian filmmaker and composer[†]

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and music composer, who works in Hindi cinema. He is the recipient of several awards, including seven National Film Awards and twelve Filmfare Awards, in addition to a BAFTA Award nomination. In 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award. Bhansali is best known for his use of aesthetics and musical vision, particularly in period dramas.

Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro

1963Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro[†]

Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro is one of two claimants to the headship of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

Mike Vernon (ice hockey)

1963Mike Vernon, Canadian ice hockey player[†]

Michael Vernon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers.

Mateu Alemany

1963Mateu Alemany, Spanish lawyer, football director of FC Barcelona[†]

Mateu Alemany Font is a Spanish executive and former president of Mallorca during two tenures. Between 2017 and November 2019 was the General Director at Valencia, and was most recently director of football at Barcelona.

Historical Context for February 24, 1963

In 1963, the world population was approximately 3,192,807,828 people[†]