Birthdays occurring on June, 22

1906

Billy Wilder was born on June 22, 1906 Austrian-born American motion-picture scenarist, director and producer, 1906-2002 If you're going to tell people the truth, be funny or they'll kill you. More quotations from Billy Wilder

1906

Anne Morrow Lindbergh was born on June 22, 1906 American writer and aviation pioneer, 1906-2001 Men kick friendship around like a football but it doesn't seem to break. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces. More quotations from Anne Morrow Lindbergh

1906

Gilbert Highet was born on June 22, 1906 Scottish-American classicist (1906-78) A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor believes in health. More quotations from Gilbert Highet

Deaths occurring on June, 22

1846

Benjamin Haydon died on June 22, 1846 English historical painter and writer, 1786-1846 The great difficulty is first to win a reputation; the next to keep it while you live; and the next to preserve it after you die, when affection and interest are over, and nothing but sterling excellence can preserve your name. Never suffer youth to More quotations from Benjamin Haydon

1987

Fred Astaire died on June 22, 1987 American stage and motion pictures dancer, actor and choreographer, best known for a number of highly successful musical comedy films in which he starred with Ginger Rogers.1899-1987 The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any. More quotations from Fred Astaire