Birthdays occurring on August, 21

1567

St. Francis de Sales was born on August 21, 1567 French Roman Catholic bishop of Geneva, active in the struggle against Calvinism, 1567-1622 Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. More quotations from St. Francis de Sales

1762

Thomas Jefferson was born on August 21, 1762 American 3rd US President (1801-09). Author of the Declaration of Independence. 1762-1826 For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead... More quotations from Thomas Jefferson

1798

Jules Michelet was born on August 21, 1798 French historian. 1798-1874 Woman is a miracle of divine contradictions More quotations from Jules Michelet

Deaths occurring on August, 21

1890

Frederick Henry Hedge died on August 21, 1890 American historical theologian1805-1890 Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir. He devises his own future, and he inherits his own past. More quotations from Frederick Henry Hedge

1940

Leon Trotsky died on August 21, 1940 Russian Communist theorist and agitator, a leader in Russia's October Revolution in 1917. 1879-1940 Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man More quotations from Leon Trotsky

1943

William Lyon Phelps died on August 21, 1943 American educator, journalist and professor, 1865-1943 The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others. More quotations from William Lyon Phelps