Birthdays occurring on December, 12

1863

Edvard Munch was born on December 12, 1863 Norwegian painter and printmaker. 1863-1944 From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity. More quotations from Edvard Munch

1864

Arthur Brisbane was born on December 12, 1864 American editor and writer, 1864-1880 The fence around a cemetery is foolish, for those inside can't get out and those outside don't want to get in. More quotations from Arthur Brisbane

1881

Harry M. Warner was born on December 12, 1881 Polish born American film producer (brother of Jack L. Warner), 1881-1936 Who the hell wants to hear actors talk? More quotations from Harry M. Warner

1893

Edward G. Robinson was born on December 12, 1893 American actor, 1893-1973 got to ride this streetcar to the end of the line, and it's a one-way trip and the last stop is the cemetery. More quotations from Edward G. Robinson

1897

Lillian Smith was born on December 12, 1897 American writer, 1897-1966 The human heart dares not stay away too long from that which hurt it most. There is a return journey to anguish that few of us are released from making. More quotations from Lillian Smith

Deaths occurring on December, 12

1971

David Sarnoff died on December 12, 1971 Russian born American inventor pioneer in the development of both radio and television broadcasting. 1891-1971 The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success More quotations from David Sarnoff

1985

Anne Baxter died on December 12, 1985 I wasn't afraid to fail. Something good always comes out of failure. More quotations from Anne Baxter

1996

Vance Packard died on December 12, 1996 American writer, 1914-1996 Leadership appears to be the art of getting others to want to do something you are convinced should be done. More quotations from Vance Packard