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Birthdays occurring on August, 18
| 1834 |
Marshall Field was born on August 18, 1834
American department-store owner whose pioneering activities in retail merchandising were continued and extended into publishing by successive generations of his family. 1834-1906Things to remember:
1) The worth of character;
2) The improvement of talent;
3) The influence of example;
4) The joy of origination;
5) The dignity of simplicity;
6) The success of perseverance. More quotations from Marshall Field |  |
| 1841 |
Robert Buchanan was born on August 18, 1841
I think Wal-Mart would be best advised to take care of its existing customers as opposed to reaching up and trying to curry the favor of a more affluent customer. More quotations from Robert Buchanan |
Deaths occurring on August, 18
| 1961 |
Learned Hand died on August 18, 1961
With the courage which only comes of justified self-confidence, he dared to rest his case upon its strongest point, and so avoided that appearance of weakness and uncertainty which comes of a clutter of arguments. Few lawyers are willing to do this; it is the mark of the most distinguished talent. More quotations from Learned Hand |  |
| 1977 |
Jim Sheppard died on August 18, 1977
I have three cell phones and one land line in my house. For my work, every employee carries a cell phone and a personal cell phone. More quotations from Jim Sheppard |
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