Birthdays occurring on December, 19

1888

Fritz Reiner was born on December 19, 1888 Hungarian born American conductor known for his technical precision and control, both in symphonic music and in opera. 1888-1963 Watch out for emergencies. They are your big chance! More quotations from Fritz Reiner

1902

Ralph Richardson was born on December 19, 1902 English actor, 1902-1983 Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing. More quotations from Ralph Richardson

1906

Leonid Brezhnev was born on December 19, 1906 Russian statesman, 1906-1982 God will not forgive us if we fail. More quotations from Leonid Brezhnev

1910

Jean Genet was born on December 19, 1910 French criminal turned novelist and dramatist. Leading figure in the avant garde theatre, especially the Theatre of the Absurd. 1910-1986 I'm homosexual... How and why are idle questions. It's a little like wanting to know why my eyes are green. More quotations from Jean Genet

Deaths occurring on December, 19

1848

Emily Bronte died on December 19, 1848 English novelist, poet and author of 'Wuthering Heights', 1818-1848 Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. More quotations from Emily Bronte

1953

Robert Millikan died on December 19, 1953 American physicist, 1968-1953 My idea of an educated person is one who can converse on one subject for more than two minutes. More quotations from Robert Millikan

1968

Norman Thomas died on December 19, 1968 American social reformer, 1884-1968 The difference between Democrats and Republicans is: Democrats have accepted some ideas of Socialism cheerfully, while Republicans have accepted them reluctantly More quotations from Norman Thomas