Birthdays occurring on September, 4

1942

Ray Floyd was born on September 4, 1942 They call it golf because all the other four-letter words were taken More quotations from Ray Floyd

1947

Peter Behrens was born on September 4, 1947 Type is one of the most eloquent means of expression in every epoch of style. Next to architecture, it gives the most characteristic portrait of a period and the most severe testimony of a nation's intellectual status. More quotations from Peter Behrens

1949

Tom Watson was born on September 4, 1949 American golfer. b.1949 Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won't adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is sign on as its accomplice. More quotations from Tom Watson

Deaths occurring on September, 4

1914

Charles Peguy died on September 4, 1914 French poet, philosopher and essayist, 1873-1914 Love is rarer than genius itself. And friendship is rarer than love. More quotations from Charles Peguy

1965

Albert Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965 German medical missionary, theologian, musician and philosopher. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize, 1875-1965 The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives. More quotations from Albert Schweitzer

1977

E. F. Schumacher died on September 4, 1977 German born British economist and founder of the Intermediate Technology Development Group (1966). 1911-1977 Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes. More quotations from E. F. Schumacher

1989

Georges Simenon died on September 4, 1989 Writing is not a profession but a vocation of unhappiness More quotations from Georges Simenon