Birthdays occurring on January, 6

1882

Sam Rayburn was born on January 6, 1882 American politician and lawyer. He was responsible for passage of New Deal legislation, 1882-1961 You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too. More quotations from Sam Rayburn

1883

Kahlil Gibran was born on January 6, 1883 Lebanese born American philosophical essayist, novelist and poet. 1883-1931 Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation. More quotations from Kahlil Gibran

1911

Joey Adams was born on January 6, 1911 American comedian, actor and author, 1911-1999 Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you. More quotations from Joey Adams

Deaths occurring on January, 6

1919

Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919 American 26th US president (1901-09), 1858-1919 The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything. More quotations from Theodore Roosevelt

1943

Abbott Lawrence Lowell died on January 6, 1943 American lawyer and university president of Harvard, 1856-1943 Of course there's a lot of knowledge in universities: the freshmen bring a little in; the seniors don't take much away, so knowledge sort of accumulates. More quotations from Abbott Lawrence Lowell