Birthdays occurring on February, 5

1959

Jennifer M. Granholm was born on February 5, 1959 American 47th governor of the State of Michigan governor, b.1959 It may be tempting to look back and wring our hands over missed opportunities for change in the preceding decades. But, I'm not interested at looking in the rearview mirror except to learn. More quotations from Jennifer M. Granholm

1962

Jennifer Jason Leigh was born on February 5, 1962 I used to hang out by the food table at parties because you don't have to talk to anybody. If you do then you can talk about the food. More quotations from Jennifer Jason Leigh

1964

Laura Linney was born on February 5, 1964 Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good. More quotations from Laura Linney

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