Birthdays occurring on December, 20

1579

John Fletcher was born on December 20, 1579 English Jacobean dramatist. 1579-1625 He never is alone that is accompanied with noble thoughts. More quotations from John Fletcher

1868

Harvey S. Firestone was born on December 20, 1868 American industrialist founder of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.,1868-1938 Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself. More quotations from Harvey S. Firestone

1881

Branch Rickey was born on December 20, 1881 US baseball player, 1881-1965 The man with the ball is responsible for what happens to the ball. More quotations from Branch Rickey

1894

Robert Menzies was born on December 20, 1894 Australian prime minister, 1894-1978 I am one of the few men honest enough to say they do not understand women More quotations from Robert Menzies

Deaths occurring on December, 20

1973

Bobby Darin died on December 20, 1973 American song writer and singer whose quest for success in several genres made him a ubiquitous presence in pop entertainment in the late 1950s and 60s. 1936-1973 There is nothing wrong with being afraid---but there is nothing more wrong than allowing that to be your master. More quotations from Bobby Darin

1976

Richard J. Daley died on December 20, 1976 American mayor, 1902-1976 Power is dangerous unless you have humility. More quotations from Richard J. Daley

1982

Arthur Rubinstein died on December 20, 1982 Polish born American composer and pianist, 1887-1982 Of course there is no formila for success except perhaps and unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. More quotations from Arthur Rubinstein

1993

W. Edwards Deming died on December 20, 1993 American consultant, stastistician and educator, 1900-1993 If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing. More quotations from W. Edwards Deming

1994

Dean Rusk died on December 20, 1994 American statesman, 1909-1994 The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them. More quotations from Dean Rusk