Birthdays occurring on June, 17

1882

Igor Stravinsky was born on June 17, 1882 Russian-born modern composer, 1882-1971 Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven. More quotations from Igor Stravinsky

1900

Martin Bormann was born on June 17, 1900 German Nazi politician, one of Adolf Hitler's closest lieutenants. 1900-1945 My darling girl, Unfortunately this earth is not a fairy-land, but a struggle for life, perfectly natural and therefore extremely harsh. All the same, or precisely for this reason, it is happiness and comfort for us men to have a precious sweetheart -- and I have the most precious, the dearest and best of all! More quotations from Martin Bormann

1917

Dean Martin was born on June 17, 1917 American actor and singer. 1917-1995 it was a woman who drove me to drink, come to think of it I never did hang around to thank her for that' 'Hey lady! do I look all blurry to you? 'Cause you look blurry to me!' More quotations from Dean Martin

Deaths occurring on June, 17

1719

Joseph Addison died on June 17, 1719 English essayist, poet, dramatist and statesman, 1672-1719 Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense. More quotations from Joseph Addison

1925

Arthur Christopher Benson died on June 17, 1925 English writer, 1862-1925 The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses and misfortunes, but its fears. More quotations from Arthur Christopher Benson

1960

Pierre Reverdy died on June 17, 1960 French poet and moralist who first reflected Cubist and then Surrealist influence. 1889-1960 Creativity is to think more efficiently More quotations from Pierre Reverdy