Birthdays occurring on August, 31

1870

Maria Montessori was born on August 31, 1870 Italian physician and educator. 1870-1952 The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist." More quotations from Maria Montessori

1885

DuBose Heyward was born on August 31, 1885 You could not give me toys in those bleak days; So when my playmates proudly boasted theirs, You caught me to the shelter of your arms, And taught me how to laugh away my tears More quotations from DuBose Heyward

1903

Arthur Godfrey was born on August 31, 1903 I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money. More quotations from Arthur Godfrey

Deaths occurring on August, 31

1688

John Bunyan died on August 31, 1688 English minister and author. 1628-1688 Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer More quotations from John Bunyan

1867

Charles Baudelaire died on August 31, 1867 French poet of Decadent & Parnassian movements. Wrote poetry collection "Les Fleurs du Mal" (1857), 1821-1867 Evil is done without effort, naturally, it is the working of fate; good is always the product of an art More quotations from Charles Baudelaire

1892

George William Curtis died on August 31, 1892 American social reformer, author and editor, 1824-1892 Happiness lies, first of all, in health. More quotations from George William Curtis

1969

Rocky Marciano died on August 31, 1969 I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight. More quotations from Rocky Marciano

1973

John Ford died on August 31, 1973 You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart. More quotations from John Ford