Birthdays occurring on February, 15

1946

Clare Short was born on February 15, 1946 British Labour Party politician, b.1946 Most of us women like men, you know; it's just that we find them a constant disappointment More quotations from Clare Short

1948

Ron Cey was born on February 15, 1948 I don't think you appreciate everything that is happening in the moment. You need time to reflect. More quotations from Ron Cey

1951

Jane Seymour was born on February 15, 1951 Music has brought me some of the highest moments of my life. I don't even hear the music. I don't even hear the notes. I'm not aware that someone has turned on a tape machine - I'm in another world. More quotations from Jane Seymour

1954

Matt Groening was born on February 15, 1954 American cartoonist, creator of The Simpsons. b.1954 When the authorities warn you of the dangers of having sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities. More quotations from Matt Groening

Deaths occurring on February, 15

1713

Anthony Ashley Cooper died on February 15, 1713 As accidental as my life may be, or as that random humor is, which governs it, I know nothing, after all, so real or substantial as myself More quotations from Anthony Ashley Cooper

1779

James Cook died on February 15, 1779 From what I have said of the natives of New Holland they may appear to some to be the most wretched people upon earth; but in reality they are far happier than we Europeans, being wholly unacquainted not only with the superfluous, but More quotations from James Cook

1781

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing died on February 15, 1781 German dramatist, critic and writer on philosophy and aesthetics. 1729-1781 The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship. More quotations from Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

1869

Ghalib died on February 15, 1869 Indian poet. 1797-1869 Oh, Lord, it is not the sins I have committed that I regret, but those which I have had no opportunity to commit More quotations from Ghalib