Birthdays occurring on August, 6

1715

Vauvenargues, Marquis de was born on August 6, 1715 French moralist and essayist, 1715-1747 If people did not compliment one another there would be little society. More quotations from Vauvenargues, Marquis de

1809

Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born on August 6, 1809 English poet often regarded as the chief representative of the Victorian age in poetry, 1809-1892 I hold it true, whatever befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. More quotations from Alfred, Lord Tennyson

1868

Paul Claudel was born on August 6, 1868 "Truth has nothing to do with the number of people it convinces. More quotations from Paul Claudel

1881

Alexander Fleming was born on August 6, 1881 It is the lone worker who makes the first advance in a subject; the details may be worked out by a team, but the prime idea is due to enterprise, thought, and perception of an individual. More quotations from Alexander Fleming

Deaths occurring on August, 6

1637

Ben Jonson died on August 6, 1637 English dramatist and poet, 1572-1637 True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice. More quotations from Ben Jonson

1964

Cedric Hardwicke died on August 6, 1964 When [actors] are talking, they are servants of the dramatist. It is what they can show the audience when they are not talking that reveals the fine actor. More quotations from Cedric Hardwicke