Political Birthdays: July 24

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Today’s Political Birthday · July 24

Charlie Crist

Born July 24, 1956. Turns 70 today.

Charlie Crist (born July 24, 1956) is an American attorney and politician who served as Florida's 44th governor (2007–2011) and as U.S. representative for Florida's 13th district (2017–2022). A former Republican who ran as an independent in 2010 and joined the Democratic Party in 2012, Crist also served in the Florida Senate (1993–1999), was state education commissioner and attorney general, and his 2023 nomination as U.S. ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization lapsed in 2025.

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Rashida Tlaib

Born July 24, 1976. Turns 50 today.

Rashida Tlaib (born July 24, 1976) is a U.S. representative from Michigan since 2019, the first Palestinian American woman elected to Congress.

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Claire McCaskill

Born July 24, 1953. Turns 73 today.

Claire McCaskill (born July 24, 1953) served as U.S. senator from Missouri from 2007 to 2019 and later worked as a television political analyst.

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Bella Abzug

Born July 24, 1920. Died March 31, 1998 at age 77.

Bella Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998) was a pioneering lawyer, U.S. representative and leader in the women's movement, nicknamed "Battling Bella."

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Marc Racicot

Born July 24, 1948. Turns 78 today.

Marc Racicot (born July 24, 1948) served as governor of Montana from 1993 to 2001 and later chaired the Republican National Committee.

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Frances Oldham Kelsey

Born July 24, 1914. Died August 7, 2015 at age 101.

Frances Oldham Kelsey (July 24, 1914 – August 7, 2015) was an FDA reviewer who refused to approve thalidomide, prompting stronger drug-safety laws.

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Agnes Meyer Driscoll

Born July 24, 1889. Died September 16, 1971 at age 82.

Agnes Meyer Driscoll (July 24, 1889 – September 16, 1971) was an American naval cryptanalyst, often called "the first lady of naval cryptology."

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Alfred Balk

Born July 24, 1930. Died November 25, 2010 at age 80.

Alfred Balk (July 24, 1930 – November 25, 2010) was an investigative reporter and author known for work on housing segregation and media reform.

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