Birthdays occurring on February, 8

1878

Martin Buber was born on February 8, 1878 German Jewish biblical translator, philosopher and interpreter. Master of German prose style. 1878-1965 All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. More quotations from Martin Buber

1884

Lord Brabazon was born on February 8, 1884 English aviator, 1884-1964 If you cannot say what you have to say in 20 minutes, you should go away and write a book about it More quotations from Lord Brabazon

1888

Dame Edith Evans was born on February 8, 1888 actress, 1888-1976 When a woman behaves like a man why doesn't she behave like a nice man? More quotations from Dame Edith Evans

Deaths occurring on February, 8

1882

Berthold Auerbach died on February 8, 1882 German novelist, 1812-1882 Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. More quotations from Berthold Auerbach

1920

Richard Dehmel died on February 8, 1920 German playwright and poet. 1863-1920 A little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind. More quotations from Richard Dehmel

1956

Connie Mack died on February 8, 1956 No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball. More quotations from Connie Mack

1957

John von Neumann died on February 8, 1957 Hungarian born American mathematician who made important contributions in quantum physics, logic, meteorology and computer science. 1903-1957 In mathematics you don't understand things. You just get used to them. More quotations from John von Neumann

1982

John Hay Whitney died on February 8, 1982 American multimillionaire and sportsman who had a multifaceted career as financier, horse breeder, publisher and philanthropist. 1905-1982 The role we can play every day, if we try, is to take the whole experience of every day and shape it to involve American man. It is our job to interest him in his community and to give his ideas the excitement they should have. More quotations from John Hay Whitney