Birthdays occurring on April, 17

1885

Isak Dinesen was born on April 17, 1885 pseudonym of Baroness Karen Blixen. Danish writer (Out of Africa, 7 Gothic Tales), 1885-1962 Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever... More quotations from Isak Dinesen

1894

Nikita Khrushchev was born on April 17, 1894 First secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 1894-1971 We say the name of God, but that is only habit. More quotations from Nikita Khrushchev

1897

Thornton Wilder was born on April 17, 1897 American writer of innovative plays and novels, 1897-1975 When God loves a creature he wants the creature to know the highest happiness and the deepest misery He wants him to know all that being alive can bring. That is his best gift. There is no happiness save in understanding the whole. More quotations from Thornton Wilder

Deaths occurring on April, 17

1790

Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790 American statesman, scientist, philosopher, printer, writer and inventor. 1706-1790 Anyone who trades liberty for security deserves neither liberty nor security More quotations from Benjamin Franklin

1985

Basil Bunting died on April 17, 1985 English poet, His greatest popularity was during the 1960s as the leader of British literary avant-garde. 1900-1985 Always carry a corkscrew and the wine shall provide itself. More quotations from Basil Bunting