Birthdays occurring on May, 26

1908

Robert Morley was born on May 26, 1908 English actor and playwright. 1908-1992 If people take the trouble to cook, you should take the trouble to eat. More quotations from Robert Morley

1913

Peter Cushing was born on May 26, 1913 I don't think there is really a favorite, I'm very fond of film making as a whole and as a medium and of course, there are some that I've enjoyed making more than others but I've enjoyed making all of them. More quotations from Peter Cushing

1923

James Arness was born on May 26, 1923 It was ridiculous that they even went to Wayne. He was the biggest Western movie star of all time, and they must have known he couldn't take it. More quotations from James Arness

1926

Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926 American jazz musician, 1926-1991 Do not fear mistakes. There are none. More quotations from Miles Davis

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