Birthdays occurring on November, 11

1928

Carlos Fuentes was born on November 11, 1928 Mexican writer, b.1928 What the United States does best is to understand itself. What it does worst is understand others. More quotations from Carlos Fuentes

1929

Hans Magnus Enzensberger was born on November 11, 1929 Culture is a little like dropping an Alka-Seltzer into a glass-you don't see it, but somehow it does something. More quotations from Hans Magnus Enzensberger

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