Birthdays occurring on January, 26

1715

Claude Adrien Helvetius was born on January 26, 1715 French philosopher, 1715-1771 We don't call a man mad who believes that he eats God, but we do the one who says he is Jesus Christ More quotations from Claude Adrien Helvetius

1786

Benjamin Haydon was born on January 26, 1786 English historical painter and writer, 1786-1846 The great difficulty is first to win a reputation; the next to keep it while you live; and the next to preserve it after you die, when affection and interest are over, and nothing but sterling excellence can preserve your name. Never suffer youth to More quotations from Benjamin Haydon

1880

Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880 American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II, 1880-1964 The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. More quotations from Douglas MacArthur

Deaths occurring on January, 26

1983

Paul Bryant died on January 26, 1983 American football college coach. 1913-1983 If you whoop and holler all the time, the players just get used to it. More quotations from Paul Bryant

1990

Lewis Mumford died on January 26, 1990 American writer, 1895-1990 However far modern science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they have taught mankind at least one lesson: Nothing is impossible. More quotations from Lewis Mumford

1998

Shinichi Suzuki died on January 26, 1998 Japanese violinist and teacher who introduced millions of children to his "Suzuki Method", 1898-1998 Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart. More quotations from Shinichi Suzuki