Birthdays occurring on October, 30

1882

Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr. (Bull) was born on October 30, 1882 American naval officer who led vigorous campaigns during World War II, 1882-1959 There are no extraordinary men...just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with. More quotations from Admiral William Frederick Halsey Jr. (Bull)

1885

Ezra Pound was born on October 30, 1885 American editor, poet, translator and critic, 1885-1972 When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take - choose the bolder. More quotations from Ezra Pound

1894

Jean Rostand was born on October 30, 1894 French historian and biologist, 1894-1977 Kill a man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill everyone, and you are a god. More quotations from Jean Rostand

1896

Ruth Gordon was born on October 30, 1896 American writer and actress. 1896-1985 Courage is like a muscle strenghthened by its use. More quotations from Ruth Gordon

Deaths occurring on October, 30

1919

Ella Wheeler Wilcox died on October 30, 1919 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

1923

Andrew Law died on October 30, 1923 You don't have to want to, you just have to do it. More quotations from Andrew Law

1983

Lillian Carter died on October 30, 1983 I don't think about risks much. I just do what I want to do. If you gotta go, you gotta go. More quotations from Lillian Carter