Birthdays occurring on August, 8

1937

Dustin Hoffman was born on August 8, 1937 American actor, b.1937 Life stinks, but that doesn't mean you don't enjoy it More quotations from Dustin Hoffman

1938

Connie Stevens was born on August 8, 1938 I'd like to be a lion... they are very family-oriented. Unfortunately. too many wild animals are afraid at what man can do to them. More quotations from Connie Stevens

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