Birthdays occurring on August, 22

1904

Deng Xiaoping was born on August 22, 1904 Chinese politician, and communist leader who was the most powerful figure in the People's Republic of China from the late 1970s until his death in 1997. 1904-1997 It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice. More quotations from Deng Xiaoping

1908

Henri Cartier-Bresson was born on August 22, 1908 French photographer, 1908-2004 He made me suddenly realize that photographs could reach eternity through the moment. More quotations from Henri Cartier-Bresson

1920

Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920 American science-fiction short stories and novels writer,1920 Americans are far more remarkable than we give ourselves credit for. We've been so busy damning ourselves for years. We've done it all, and yet we don't take credit for it. More quotations from Ray Bradbury

Deaths occurring on August, 22

1904

Kate Chopin died on August 22, 1904 writer, poet, novelist and author, 1851-1904 There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water. More quotations from Kate Chopin

1922

Michael Collins died on August 22, 1922 Irish 1890-1922 I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before. More quotations from Michael Collins

1926

Charles W. Eliot died on August 22, 1926 American university president of Harvard University for 40 years, 1834-1926 Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. More quotations from Charles W. Eliot

1942

Alice Miller died on August 22, 1942 American writer, known for her entertaining novels for the upper classes, 1874-1942 Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on. More quotations from Alice Miller