Births on August 24

Michael Redd

Born on August 24, 1979

Michael Redd, American basketball player

Michael Wesley Redd (born August 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He was also a member of the U.S. national basketball team.

Standing 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall and weighing 215 pounds (98 kg), Redd spent both his collegiate and professional career at the shooting guard position.

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Events on 1979

1 Feb

Ruhollah Khomeini
Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Tehran after nearly 15 years of exile.
11 Feb

Ruhollah Khomeini
The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
16 Mar

People's Liberation Army
Sino-Vietnamese War: The People's Liberation Army crosses the border back into China, ends the war.
15 Jul

Malaise speech
U.S. President Jimmy Carter gives his "malaise speech".
16 Dec

OPEC
Libya joins four other OPEC nations in raising crude oil prices, which has an immediate, dramatic effect on the United States.

Births on August 24

Michael Redd

Born on August 24, 1979

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Events on 1979

Ruhollah Khomeini

Ruhollah Khomeini

People's Liberation Army

Malaise speech

OPEC