August 24

Born Eustace Busket around 1170, he began his career as a Benedictine monk before turning to piracy. He served as a mercenary for both English and French crowns during the Anglo-French wars. Operating from bases in the English Channel, he attacked merchant vessels and coastal towns. His naval tactics and fearless leadership earned him a reputation as one of the era's most notorious sea rovers. He was killed in 1217 during a naval engagement off the coast of France. His life inspired ballads and later literary portrayals of medieval piracy.

Born in 1861, Kate M. Gordon emerged as a prominent voice in the American women's suffrage movement. In 1908, she founded the Louisiana Equal Franchise League, organizing rallies and lobbying state legislators for voting reforms. As president of the league, Gordon also contributed to the National Woman's Party, advocating for the 19th Amendment. Despite facing strong regional opposition, her efforts paved the way for women’s enfranchisement in the South. Her leadership and writings continue to inspire civil rights and gender equality movements.