Birthdays occurring on October, 20

1859

John Dewey was born on October 20, 1859 American philosopher, psychologist and educator, 1859-1952 Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself. More quotations from John Dewey

1882

Bela Lugosi was born on October 20, 1882 Hungarian actor, 1882-1956 I guess I'm pretty much of a lone wolf. I don't say I don't like people at all but, to tell you the truth I only like it then if I have a chance to look deep into their hearts and their minds. More quotations from Bela Lugosi

1903

Evelyn Waugh was born on October 20, 1903 English writer, 1903-1966 We cherish our friends not for their ability to amuse us, but for ours to amuse them. More quotations from Evelyn Waugh

Deaths occurring on October, 20

1900

Charles Dudley Warner died on October 20, 1900 American editor and author, 1829-1900 Perhaps nobody ever accomplishes all that he feels lies in him to do; but nearly every one who tries his power touches the walls of his being. More quotations from Charles Dudley Warner

1926

Eugene Debs died on October 20, 1926 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

1936

Anne Sullivan died on October 20, 1936 American teacher , 1866-1936 Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose - not the one you began with perhaps, but one you'll be glad to remember. More quotations from Anne Sullivan

1964

Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964 American president, 1874-1964 Children are our most valuable resorce. More quotations from Herbert Hoover