Birthdays occurring on February, 5

1626

Marie de Sevigne was born on February 5, 1626 French writer, 1626-1696 When I step into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of it. More quotations from Marie de Sevigne

1778

Robert Peel was born on February 5, 1778 Agitation is the marshalling of the conscience of a nation to mold its laws. More quotations from Robert Peel

1837

Dwight L. Moody was born on February 5, 1837 American evangelist, 1837-1899 A rule I have had for years is: to treat the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal friend. His is not a creed, a mere doctrine, but it is He Himself we have. More quotations from Dwight L. Moody

1900

Adlai E. Stevenson was born on February 5, 1900 American Politician. Governor of Illinois (1949-53) and Ambassador to the United Nations (1961-65). 1900-1965 An Independent is someone who wants to take the politics out of politics. More quotations from Adlai E. Stevenson

Deaths occurring on February, 5

1995

Doug McClure died on February 5, 1995 My Pa always said, 'Live fast, die laughing,' that's the way to do it. More quotations from Doug McClure