Birthdays occurring on February, 3

1811

Horace Greeley was born on February 3, 1811 American newspaper editor who is known especially for his articulation of the North's vigorous antislavery sentiments during the 1850s. 1811-1872 Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character. More quotations from Horace Greeley

1816

Frederick W. Robertson was born on February 3, 1816 English Preacher b.1840 The true aim of everyone who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. More quotations from Frederick W. Robertson

1821

Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3, 1821 For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women. More quotations from Elizabeth Blackwell

1826

Walter Bagehot was born on February 3, 1826 British political analyst, economist and editor, one of the most influential journalists of the mid-Victorian period.1826-1877 The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. More quotations from Walter Bagehot

1874

Gertrude Stein was born on February 3, 1874 American writer, among the first to appreciate and collect the works of major artists. 1874-1946 We are always the same age inside More quotations from Gertrude Stein

Deaths occurring on February, 3