Birthdays occurring on December, 25

1642

Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642 English mathematician and physicist, "father of the modern science", 1642-1727 If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. More quotations from Isaac Newton

1721

William Collins was born on December 25, 1721 It seems only yesterday I used to believe there was nothing under my skin but light. If you cut me, I would shine. But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life, I skin my knees. I bleed. More quotations from William Collins

1821

Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821 American Civil War nurse, Founder of the American National Red Cross, 1821-1912 I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past. More quotations from Clara Barton

1870

Helena Rubinstein was born on December 25, 1870 Polish born American philanthropist and cosmetician, 1870-1965 There are no ugly women, only lazy ones More quotations from Helena Rubinstein

Deaths occurring on December, 25

1935

P. Bourget died on December 25, 1935 French novelist and critic, 1852-1935 One must live the way one thinks or end up thinking the way one has lived More quotations from P. Bourget

1936

Harry M. Warner died on December 25, 1936 Polish born American film producer (brother of Jack L. Warner), 1881-1936 Who the hell wants to hear actors talk? More quotations from Harry M. Warner

1938

Karel Capek died on December 25, 1938 Man will never be enslaved by machinery if the man tending the machine be paid enough. More quotations from Karel Capek