Birthdays occurring on February, 7

1920

An Wang was born on February 7, 1920 Chinese born American computer engineer and inventor, 1920-1990 Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius. More quotations from An Wang

1932

Gay Talese was born on February 7, 1932 The reporter wrote with the hope that he would get a by-line in the Times, a testimony to his being alive on that day and all the tomorrows of microfilm. More quotations from Gay Talese

1950

Dan Quisenberry was born on February 7, 1950 I want to thank all the pitchers who couldn't go nine innings, and manager Dick Howser who wouldn't let them go. More quotations from Dan Quisenberry

1956

Garth Brooks was born on February 7, 1956 American country singer He was the first country music singer to win six Academy of Country Music Awards (1991). b.1956 You aren't wealthy until you have something money can't buy. More quotations from Garth Brooks

Deaths occurring on February, 7

1921

Peter Kropotkin died on February 7, 1921 America is just the country that shows how all the written guarantees in the world for freedom are no protection against tyranny and oppression of the worst kind. There the politician has come to be looked upon as the very scum of society. More quotations from Peter Kropotkin

1937

Elihu Root died on February 7, 1937 American lawyer and statesman. Nobel Prize for Peace in 1912. 1845-1937 Men do not fail; they give up trying More quotations from Elihu Root

1938

Harvey S. Firestone died on February 7, 1938 American industrialist founder of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.,1868-1938 Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself. More quotations from Harvey S. Firestone