Birthdays occurring on December, 12

1900

Elton Trueblood was born on December 12, 1900 American author, educator, philosopher, and theologian 1900-1994 A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit. More quotations from Elton Trueblood

1915

Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 American actor and singer, 1915-1998 I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. More quotations from Frank Sinatra

Deaths occurring on December, 12

1889

Robert Browning died on December 12, 1889 Major English poet of the Victorian age, noted for his mastery of dramatic monologue and psychological portraiture. 1812-1889 Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, 'A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!' More quotations from Robert Browning

1922

John Wanamaker died on December 12, 1922 American merchant and founder of one of the first American department stores, 1838-1922 Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with. More quotations from John Wanamaker

1926

Jean Richepin died on December 12, 1926 French poet, dramatist and novelist. 1849-1926 One may live without bread, not without roses More quotations from Jean Richepin

1968

Tallulah Bankhead died on December 12, 1968 American actress, 1903-1968 If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner. More quotations from Tallulah Bankhead