Julia Kristeva (born June 24, 1941) Bulgarian / French philosopher
Anita Desai (born June 24, 1937) Indian novelist – Clear Light of Day
Mercedes Lackey (born June 24, 1950) U.S. science fiction – fantasy author, singer/songwriter
Saint John of the Cross (born June 24, 1542) Spanish monk, mystical philosopher, poet – Dark Night of the Soul