Birthdays occurring on February, 5

1926

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger was born on February 5, 1926 Journalism's ultimate purpose [is] to inform the reader, to bring him each day a letter from home and never to permit the serving of special interests. More quotations from Arthur Ochs Sulzberger

1934

Hank Aaron was born on February 5, 1934 American Professional Baseball player born 1934 Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is eighty percent of being a successful hitter. The other twenty percent is just execution. More quotations from Hank Aaron

Deaths occurring on February, 5

1881

Thomas Carlyle died on February 5, 1881 Scottish historian and essayist, leading figure in the Victorian era. 1795-1881 Let each become all that he was created capable of being. More quotations from Thomas Carlyle

1935

Torcuato Tasso died on February 5, 1935 Spanish sculptor, 1855-1935 None merit the name of creator save God and the poet More quotations from Torcuato Tasso

1946

George Arliss died on February 5, 1946 English actor. 1868-1946 Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life. More quotations from George Arliss

1972

Marianne Moore died on February 5, 1972 American poet, 1887-1972 Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads. More quotations from Marianne Moore