Birthdays occurring on August, 19

1631

John Dryden was born on August 19, 1631 British poet, dramatist and critic of Literacy, 1631-1700 Beware the fury of a patient man. More quotations from John Dryden

1689

Samuel Richardson was born on August 19, 1689 Calamity is the test of integrity. More quotations from Samuel Richardson

1860

John Kane was born on August 19, 1860 Scottish born American painter. 1860-1934 The public interest is best served by the free exchange of ideas. More quotations from John Kane

1870

Bernard M. Baruch was born on August 19, 1870 American economist and adviser to US presidents, 1870-1965 Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking. More quotations from Bernard M. Baruch

1871

Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871 American inventor and aviation pioneer. Brother of Wilbur Wright. 1871-1948 If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance More quotations from Orville Wright

Deaths occurring on August, 19

1662

Blaise Pascal died on August 19, 1662 French mathematician, philosopher and physicist, 1623-1662 There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus More quotations from Blaise Pascal

1977

Groucho Marx died on August 19, 1977 American comedian, actor and singer, 1890-1977 I was so long writing my review that I never got around to reading the book. More quotations from Groucho Marx