Birthdays occurring on October, 28

1919

Bernhard Wicki was born on October 28, 1919 Status symbols are medals you buy yourself. More quotations from Bernhard Wicki

1942

Michael Crichton was born on October 28, 1942 American writer, b.1942 If you don't know [your family's] history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree More quotations from Michael Crichton

Deaths occurring on October, 28

1704

John Locke died on October 28, 1704 English philosopher who made great contributions in studies of politics, government and psychology. 1632-1704 The great question (about power) is who should have it More quotations from John Locke

1818

Abigail Adams died on October 28, 1818 American letter writer and first lady (1797-1801), wife of John Adams, 2nd US president, and mother of John Quincy Adams, 6th US president, 1744-1818 I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic. More quotations from Abigail Adams

1905

Alphonse Allais died on October 28, 1905 French writer and humorist. 1854-1905 Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank More quotations from Alphonse Allais