July 24th, 1847: Brigham Young brought 148 Mormon pioneers into Salt Lake Valley, establishing Salt Lake City.

July 24th, 1935: The Dust Bowl heat wave reached its peak, with temperatures of 109°F (43°C) in Chicago, Illinois and 104°F (40°C) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

July 24th, 1948: Marvin the Martian is introduced in “Haredevil Hare”.

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Actress Ruth Buzzi turns 84 years old.

Actor Dan Hedaya turns 80 years old.

Actor Chris Sarandon turns 78 years old.

Actress Lynda Carter turns 69 years old.

Director Gus Van Sant turns 68 years old.

Actor Kadeem Hardison turns 55 years old.

Director Doug Liman turns 55 years old.

Actress Kristin Chenoweth turns 52 years old.

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez turns 51 years old.

Director Patty Jenkins turns 49 years old.

Actress Rose Byrne turns 41 years old.

Actress Summer Glau turns 39 years old.

Actress Anna Paquin turns 38 years old.

Actress Elizabeth Moss turns 38 years old.

Actress Emily Bett Rickards turns 29 years old.

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July 24th is National Tequila Day.