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

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