Birthdays occurring on August, 11

1635

Thomas Betterton was born on August 11, 1635 English leading actor of the Restoration. 1635-1710 Actors speak of things imaginary as if they were real, while your preachers too often speak of things real as if they were imaginary More quotations from Thomas Betterton

1833

Robert Green Ingersoll was born on August 11, 1833 American statesman and orator, noted for his broad range of culture and his defense of atheism. 1833-1899 Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. More quotations from Robert Green Ingersoll

1897

Louise Bogan was born on August 11, 1897 American poet and critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970 Innocence of heart and violence of feeling are necessary in any kind of superior achievement: The arts cannot exist without them. More quotations from Louise Bogan

1921

Alex Haley was born on August 11, 1921 American author whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted the struggles of African Americans. Pulitzer Prize in 1977. 1921-1992 Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. More quotations from Alex Haley

1928

Arlene Dahl was born on August 11, 1928 Frank was her one true love, she told me. More quotations from Arlene Dahl

Deaths occurring on August, 11

1956

Jackson Pollock died on August 11, 1956 American abstract-expressionist painter. 1912-1956 The modern artist is working with space and time, and expressing his feelings rather than illustrating. More quotations from Jackson Pollock

1994

Peter Cushing died on August 11, 1994 I don't think there is really a favorite, I'm very fond of film making as a whole and as a medium and of course, there are some that I've enjoyed making more than others but I've enjoyed making all of them. More quotations from Peter Cushing