Birthdays occurring on November, 5

1885

Will Durant was born on November 5, 1885 American writer and historian, collaborator of his wife, Ariel Durant. 1885-1981 Friends are helpful not only because they will listen to us, but because they will laugh at us; Through them we learn a little objectivity, a little modesty, a little courtesy; We learn the rules of life and become better players of the game More quotations from Will Durant

1892

J. B. S. Haldane was born on November 5, 1892 British geneticist 1892-1964 A fairly bright boy is far more intelligent and far better company than the average adult. More quotations from J. B. S. Haldane

1911

Roy Rogers was born on November 5, 1911 American actor and singer, known as the "King of the Cowboys", 1911-1998 They'll have to shoot me first to take my gun More quotations from Roy Rogers

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