Birthdays occurring on February, 27

1888

Lotte Lehmann was born on February 27, 1888 The music is the shining path over which the poet travels to bring his song to the world. More quotations from Lotte Lehmann

1891

David Sarnoff was born on February 27, 1891 Russian born American inventor pioneer in the development of both radio and television broadcasting. 1891-1971 The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success More quotations from David Sarnoff

1902

John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902 American novelist and writer, Nobel Prize for Literature for 1962, 1902-1968 It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming. More quotations from John Steinbeck

Deaths occurring on February, 27

1706

John Evelyn died on February 27, 1706 English writer, whose diary is considered an invaluable source of information on the social, cultural, religious and political life of 17th century England. 1620-1706 A studious decliner of honours and titles. More quotations from John Evelyn

1735

John Arbuthnot died on February 27, 1735 Scottish occasional writer, mathematician and physician remembered as the close friend of Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and John Gay. 1667-1735 All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies. More quotations from John Arbuthnot

1924

Henry Cabot Lodge died on February 27, 1924 American senator and historian. 1850-1924 I would rather see the United States respected than loved by other nations More quotations from Henry Cabot Lodge

1940

Peter Behrens died on February 27, 1940 Type is one of the most eloquent means of expression in every epoch of style. Next to architecture, it gives the most characteristic portrait of a period and the most severe testimony of a nation's intellectual status. More quotations from Peter Behrens