Birthdays occurring on April, 13

1729

Thomas Percy was born on April 13, 1729 English antiquarian and bishop. 1729-1811 Weep no more, lady, weep no more, Thy sorrow is in vain; For violets, plucked the sweetest showers Will ne'er make grow again. More quotations from Thomas Percy

1906

Samuel Beckett was born on April 13, 1906 Irish writer, He is best known for his play Waiting for Godot (1952). Won the Noble Prize Literature (1969). 1906-1989 I have my faults, but changing my tune is not one of them. More quotations from Samuel Beckett

1909

Eudora Welty was born on April 13, 1909 American short story writer and novelist, She is noted for her historical works about Southern families. Won Pulitzer for The Optimist's Daughter (1972). 1909-2001 The excursion is the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy. More quotations from Eudora Welty

Deaths occurring on April, 13

1992

Wallace Stegner died on April 13, 1992 A teacher enlarges people in all sorts of ways besides just his subject matter. More quotations from Wallace Stegner

1997

David McCord died on April 13, 1997 American poet and writer, 1897-1997 The high-ceilinged rooms, the little balconies, alcoves, nooks and angles all suggest sanctuary, escape, creature comfort. The reader, the scholar, the browser, the borrower is king. More quotations from David McCord