Birthdays occurring on November, 5

1850

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was born on November 5, 1850 American poet and writer 1850-1919 When the great universe was wrought To might and majesty from naught, The all creative force was - THOUGHT. More quotations from Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1855

Eugene Debs was born on November 5, 1855 American labor organizer, 1855-1926 While there is a lower class I am in it; while there is a criminal element I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free More quotations from Eugene Debs

1884

James Elroy Flecker was born on November 5, 1884 English writer, 1884-1915 West of these out to seas colder than the Hebrides I must go, / Where the fleet of stars is anchored and the young star-captains glow. More quotations from James Elroy Flecker

Deaths occurring on November, 5

1979

Al Capp died on November 5, 1979 American cartoonist who created the popular comic strip Li'l Abner. 1909-1979 Young people should be helped, sheltered, ignored, and clubbed of necessary. More quotations from Al Capp

1989

Vladimir Horowitz died on November 5, 1989 American virtuoso pianist, 1903-1989 I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare. More quotations from Vladimir Horowitz