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

1976

Martin Heidegger died on May 26, 1976 German philosopher, counted among the main exponents of 20th century Existentialism. 1889-1976 Every man is born as many men and dies as a single one More quotations from Martin Heidegger

1994

George Wildman Ball died on May 26, 1994 American lawyer and diplomat, 1909-1994 Nostalgia is a seductive liar. More quotations from George Wildman Ball

2005

Eddie Albert died on May 26, 2005 I don't really care how I am remembered as long as I bring happiness and joy to people. More quotations from Eddie Albert