Birthdays occurring on August, 31

1949

Richard Gere was born on August 31, 1949 American actor. b.1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA I guarantee it won't be easy. I guarantee that at one point or another, one of us is going to want to leave. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I am going to regret it for the rest of my life, because I know in my heart, you are the only one for me. More quotations from Richard Gere

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