Birthdays occurring on November, 15

1708

William Pitt the elder was born on November 15, 1708 British statesman 1st Earl of Chatham, Viscount Pitt of Burton-Pynsent , byname The Great Commoner, 1708-1778 Let honor be to us as strong an obligation as necessity is to others. More quotations from William Pitt the elder

1731

William Cowper was born on November 15, 1731 English poet One of the most widely read English poets of his day, 1731-1800 Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees. More quotations from William Cowper

1741

Johann Kaspar Lavater was born on November 15, 1741 Swiss theologian, 1741-1801 Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once. More quotations from Johann Kaspar Lavater

1881

Franklin Pierce Adams was born on November 15, 1881 American journalist, columnist and translator, (1881-1960) Since I am used to speaking in public, I know that it is useless More quotations from Franklin Pierce Adams

1882

Felix Frankfurter was born on November 15, 1882 American jurist, 1882-1965 Wisdom too often never comes, and so one ought not to reject it merely because it comes late More quotations from Felix Frankfurter

Deaths occurring on November, 15

1630

Johannes Kepler died on November 15, 1630 German astronomer, 1571-1630 I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. More quotations from Johannes Kepler

1915

Booker T. Washington died on November 15, 1915 American educator and reformer, first developer of Tuskegee Normal 856-1915 Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life... as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. More quotations from Booker T. Washington

1954

Lionel Barrymore died on November 15, 1954 American actor and composer (Free Soul, Dr Kildare), 1878-1954 This is the age of insincerity. The movies had the misfortune to come along in the twentieth century, and because they appeal to the masses there can be no sincerity in them. More quotations from Lionel Barrymore

1963

Fritz Reiner died on November 15, 1963 Hungarian born American conductor known for his technical precision and control, both in symphonic music and in opera. 1888-1963 Watch out for emergencies. They are your big chance! More quotations from Fritz Reiner