Birthdays occurring on February, 19

1473

Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473 Polish astronomer, 1473-1543 To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. More quotations from Copernicus

1717

David Garrick was born on February 19, 1717 English actor and playwright, 1717-1779 Here lies Nolly Goldsmith, for shortness called Noll, Who wrote like an angel, and talk’d like poor Poll. More quotations from David Garrick

1893

Cedric Hardwicke was born on February 19, 1893 When [actors] are talking, they are servants of the dramatist. It is what they can show the audience when they are not talking that reveals the fine actor. More quotations from Cedric Hardwicke

1900

Giorgos Seferis was born on February 19, 1900 How can you dare teach a man to read until you've taught him everything else first? More quotations from Giorgos Seferis

Deaths occurring on February, 19

1997

Leo Rosten died on February 19, 1997 Polish born American comic novelist, He is best known for his humorous works and character Hyman Kaplan. 1908-1997 Humor is the affectionate communication of insight. More quotations from Leo Rosten

1997

Deng Xiaoping died on February 19, 1997 Chinese politician, and communist leader who was the most powerful figure in the People's Republic of China from the late 1970s until his death in 1997. 1904-1997 It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice. More quotations from Deng Xiaoping