Birthdays occurring on October, 4

1822

Rutherford B. Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 American statesman and president (19), 1822-1893 It is the desire of the good people of the whole country that sectionalism as a factor in our politics should disappear...' More quotations from Rutherford B. Hayes

1880

Frances Perkins was born on October 4, 1880 American educator, 1880-1965 In America, public opinion is the leader. More quotations from Frances Perkins

Deaths occurring on October, 4

1947

Max Planck died on October 4, 1947 German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, 1858-1947 All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force... We must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent Mind. This Mind is the matrix of all matter. More quotations from Max Planck

1970

Janis Joplin died on October 4, 1970 American singer. The premier white female blues vocalist of the 1960s, who dazzled listeners with her fierce and uninhibited musical style. 1943-1970 Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got. More quotations from Janis Joplin

1974

Anne Sexton died on October 4, 1974 American writer, 1928-1974 I cannot promise very much. I give you the images I know. Lie still with me and watch. We laugh and we touch. I promise you love. Time will not take that away. More quotations from Anne Sexton