Birthdays occurring on February, 12

1828

George Meredith was born on February 12, 1828 English Victorian poet and novelist whose novels are noted for their wit, brilliant dialogue, and aphoristic quality of language. 1828-1909 A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power More quotations from George Meredith

1893

Omar Bradley was born on February 12, 1893 American, US general,commanded US ground forces in Normandy invasion in World War II, 1893-1981 Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship More quotations from Omar Bradley

Deaths occurring on February, 12

1976

Sal Mineo died on February 12, 1976 American actor, 1939-1976 I'll never be mistaken for Pat Boone. More quotations from Sal Mineo

1980

Muriel Rukeyser died on February 12, 1980 American writer, 1913-1980 Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry. More quotations from Muriel Rukeyser

1983

Eubie Blake died on February 12, 1983 American pianist and composer of ragtime music and show tunes. 1883-1983 Never trust anyone who wants what you've got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion. More quotations from Eubie Blake

1989

Thomas Bernhard died on February 12, 1989 Austrian writer. 1931-1989 We only really face up to ourselves when we are afraid More quotations from Thomas Bernhard