Birthdays occurring on May, 26

1877

Isadora Duncan was born on May 26, 1877 American dancer, best known as one of the founders of modern dance. 1877-1927 Most human beings today waste some 25 to 30 years of their lives before they break through the actual and conventional lies which surround them. More quotations from Isadora Duncan

1895

Dorothea Lange was born on May 26, 1895 American documentary photographer, 1895-1965 Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still. More quotations from Dorothea Lange

1907

John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 major American motion-picture actor who embodied the image of the strong, taciturn cowboy or soldier and who in many ways personified the idealized American values of his era. 1907-1979 Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway More quotations from John Wayne

Deaths occurring on May, 26

1703

Samuel Pepys died on May 26, 1703 English diarist and naval administrator. 1633-1703 Thanks be to God. Since my leaving the drinking of wine, I do find myself much better, and do mind my business better, and do spend less money, and less time lost in idle company. More quotations from Samuel Pepys

1973

Jacques Lipchitz died on May 26, 1973 I am the most curious of all to see what will be the next thing that I will do. More quotations from Jacques Lipchitz