Birthdays occurring on January, 6

1924

Earl Scruggs was born on January 6, 1924 American bluegrass, b.1924 [The Japanese] are extremely good imitators — and so polite they even copy the mistakes. More quotations from Earl Scruggs

1931

E. L. Doctorow was born on January 6, 1931 American author and editor, b.1931 Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. More quotations from E. L. Doctorow

1937

Lou Holtz was born on January 6, 1937 American football coach, b.1937 Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. More quotations from Lou Holtz

1943

Terry Venables was born on January 6, 1943 If history is going to repeat itself I should think we can expect the same thing again. More quotations from Terry Venables

Deaths occurring on January, 6

1989

Hirohito died on January 6, 1989 Japanese emperor, 1901-1989 We have resolved to endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable. More quotations from Hirohito

1993

Rudolf Nureyev died on January 6, 1993 Russian dancer and choreographer, 1938-1993 Technique is what you fall back on when you run out of inspiration More quotations from Rudolf Nureyev

1993

Dizzy Gillespie died on January 6, 1993 American musician, 1917-1993 I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. More quotations from Dizzy Gillespie