Birthdays occurring on August, 8

1819

Charles A. Dana was born on August 8, 1819 American journalist, 1819-1897 Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth or the only truth. More quotations from Charles A. Dana

1879

Emiliano Zapata was born on August 8, 1879 Mexican revolutionary, champion of agrarianism, who fought in guerrilla actions during and after the Mexican Revolution (1911-17), 1879-1919 I would rather die standing than live on my knees! More quotations from Emiliano Zapata

1884

Sara Teasdale was born on August 8, 1884 It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise More quotations from Sara Teasdale

1902

Paul Dirac was born on August 8, 1902 English theoretical physicist, 1902-1984 God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world. More quotations from Paul Dirac

Deaths occurring on August, 8

1827

George Canning died on August 8, 1827 British statesman and prime minister (1827), 1770-1827 Indecision and delays are the parents of failure. More quotations from George Canning

1965

Shirley Jackson died on August 8, 1965 American writer, 1919-1965 February, when the days of winter seem endless and no amount of wistful recollecting can bring back any air of summer. More quotations from Shirley Jackson

1985

Louise Brooks died on August 8, 1985 American actress, 1906-1985 I never gave away anything without wishing I had kept it; nor kept it without wishing I had given it away. More quotations from Louise Brooks

2001

Maureen Reagan died on August 8, 2001 American (daughter of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan), 1941-2001 I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are as incompetent as some of the men who are already there More quotations from Maureen Reagan