Birthdays occurring on November, 11

1914

Daisy Bates was born on November 11, 1914 No man or woman who tries to pursue an ideal in his or her own way is without enemies More quotations from Daisy Bates

1915

William Proxmire was born on November 11, 1915 American senator (VVI), b.1915 He knows the tax code as thoroughly as the pope knows the Lord's Prayer More quotations from William Proxmire

1922

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was born on November 11, 1922 American writer, b.1922 I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center. More quotations from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

1925

Jonathan Winters was born on November 11, 1925 American comedian and actor, b.1925 I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it. More quotations from Jonathan Winters

Deaths occurring on November, 11

1855

Soren Kierkegaard died on November 11, 1855 Danish philosopher and theologian, generally recognized as the first existentialist philosopher. 1813-1855 Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle More quotations from Soren Kierkegaard

1880

Lucretia Mott died on November 11, 1880 American social reformer, 1793-1880 We too often bind ourselves by authorities rather than by the truth. More quotations from Lucretia Mott

1941

John Gillespie Magee died on November 11, 1941 American aviator and poet. 1922-1941 I put out my hand, and touched the face of God More quotations from John Gillespie Magee

1976

Alexander Calder died on November 11, 1976 American painter and sculptor. 1898-1976 I paint with shapes. More quotations from Alexander Calder