Birthdays occurring on June, 21

1912

Mary McCarthy was born on June 21, 1912 American novelist and critic,1912-1989 Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon. More quotations from Mary McCarthy

1921

Jane Russell was born on June 21, 1921 Publicity can be terrible. But only if you don't have any. More quotations from Jane Russell

1931

Margaret Heckler was born on June 21, 1931 A country that can put men on the moon can put women in the Constitution More quotations from Margaret Heckler

1932

Bernard Ingham was born on June 21, 1932 Many journalists have fallen for the conspiracy theory of government. I do assure you that they would produce more accurate work if they adhered to the cock-up theory. More quotations from Bernard Ingham

Deaths occurring on June, 21

1527

Niccolo Machiavelli died on June 21, 1527 Italian writer and statesman, Florentine patriot, author of 'The Prince', 1469-1527 A prince must imitate the fox and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves. Those that wish to be only lions do not understand this. Therefore, a prudent ruler ought not to keep faith when by so doing it would be against his interest, and when the reasons which made him bind himself no longer exist. If men were all good, this precept would not be a good one; but as they are bad, and would not observe their faith with you, so you are not bound to keep faith with them. More quotations from Niccolo Machiavelli

1973

Frank Leahy died on June 21, 1973 American college gridiron football coach of the University of Notre Dame. His career winning percentage of .864 (107-13-9) ranks second in the history of first-division college football, 1908-1973 Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity. More quotations from Frank Leahy