Birthdays occurring on October, 5

1703

Jonathan Edwards was born on October 5, 1703 American theologian, philosopher of British American Puritanism, stimulator of the religious revivial "Great Awakening", 1703-1758 Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life More quotations from Jonathan Edwards

1713

Denis Diderot was born on October 5, 1713 French man of letters and philosopher, 1713-1784 Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. More quotations from Denis Diderot

1879

John Erskine was born on October 5, 1879 American educator, novelist and musician. 1879-1951 Most people have some sort of religion, at least they know which church they're staying away from More quotations from John Erskine

Deaths occurring on October, 5