Born:
John Wesley Powell, U.S., geologist/explorer/ethnologist
More Notable Birthdays on March 24:
1974 - Alyson Hannigan, born in Washington, D.C., actress, known for television series, 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer', appeared in 'American Pie' films
1930 - Steve McQueen, born in Slater, Missouri, actor, Wanted, Dead or Alive, Blob, Bullitt
1874 - Harry Houdini, Budapest, magician/escape artist
1834 - William Morris, England, designer, craftsman, poet and socialist
