Birthdays occurring on February, 20

1924

Gloria Vanderbilt was born on February 20, 1924 American designer and poet, b.1924 That is the best - to laugh with someone because you both think the same things are funny. More quotations from Gloria Vanderbilt

1924

Sidney Poitier was born on February 20, 1924 American actor, b.1924 We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection. More quotations from Sidney Poitier

1925

Robert Altman was born on February 20, 1925 American film director, b.1925 Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes. More quotations from Robert Altman

1926

Ken Olson was born on February 20, 1926 American Businessman, DEC Founder, b.1926 There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home. More quotations from Ken Olson

Deaths occurring on February, 20

1860

Henry Drummond died on February 20, 1860 Canadian poet 1851-1860 You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. More quotations from Henry Drummond

1895

Frederick Douglass died on February 20, 1895 American abolitionist, lecturer, author and slave, 1817-1895 If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightning. More quotations from Frederick Douglass

1936

John Hope died on February 20, 1936 Dissatisfaction with possession and achievement is one of the requisites to further achievement More quotations from John Hope