Birthdays occurring on June, 6

1606

Pierre Corneille was born on June 6, 1606 French poet and dramatist considered the creator of French classical tragedy, 1606-1684 One often calms one's grief by recounting it. More quotations from Pierre Corneille

1755

Nathan Hale was born on June 6, 1755 American soldier and Revolutionary officer who attempted to spy on the British and was hanged. 1755-1776 I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. More quotations from Nathan Hale

Deaths occurring on June, 6

1991

Sylvia Porter died on June 6, 1991 Invest in yourself, in your education. There's nothing better More quotations from Sylvia Porter

2005

Anne Bancroft died on June 6, 2005 American actress, 1931-2005 Life is here only to be lived so that we can, through life, earn the right to death, which to me is paradise. Whatever it is that will bring me the reward of paradise, I'll do the best I can. More quotations from Anne Bancroft