Birthdays occurring on July, 31

1943

William Bennett was born on July 31, 1943 American best-sellling author and politician, b.1943 If we want our children to possess the traits of character we most admire, we need to teach them what those traits are and why they deserve both admiration and allegiance. Children must learn to identify the forms and content of those traits. More quotations from William Bennett

Deaths occurring on July, 31

1556

Saint Ignatius of Loyola died on July 31, 1556 Spanish writer and journalist, 1491-1556 Teach us to give and not to count the cost More quotations from Saint Ignatius of Loyola

1784

Denis Diderot died on July 31, 1784 French man of letters and philosopher, 1713-1784 Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. More quotations from Denis Diderot

1875

Andrew Johnson died on July 31, 1875 American 17th US president (1865-69). 1808-1875 It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word. More quotations from Andrew Johnson

1886

Franz Liszt died on July 31, 1886 Sorrowful and great is the artist's destiny. More quotations from Franz Liszt

1944

Antoine de Saint-Exupery died on July 31, 1944 French pilot, writer and author of 'The Little Prince', 1900-1944 Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction More quotations from Antoine de Saint-Exupery