Birthdays occurring on May, 30

1757

Henry Addington was born on May 30, 1757 I hate liberality - nine times out of ten it is cowardice, and the tenth time lack of principle More quotations from Henry Addington

1814

Mikhail Bakunin was born on May 30, 1814 Russian anarchist philosopher contemporaneous to Karl Marx. 1814-1876 Freedom, morality, and the human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he does good not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it, and loves it. More quotations from Mikhail Bakunin

1835

Alfred Austin was born on May 30, 1835 Public opinion is no more than this: What people think that other people think More quotations from Alfred Austin

Deaths occurring on May, 30

1431

Joan of Arc died on May 30, 1431 French peasant girl who saved the kingdom of France from English domination. National heroine of France, 1412-1431 One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying. More quotations from Joan of Arc

1593

Christopher Marlowe died on May 30, 1593 English Elizabethan poet and playwright who is noted especially for his establishment of dramatic blank verse, 1564-1593 Who ever loved that loved not at first sight? More quotations from Christopher Marlowe

1744

Alexander Pope died on May 30, 1744 English poet, 1688-1744 No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her. More quotations from Alexander Pope

1778

Voltaire died on May 30, 1778 French philosopher and writer. One of the greatest of all French authors, 1694-1778 I cannot imagine how the clockwork of the universe can exist without a clockmaker. More quotations from Voltaire

1912

Wilbur Wright died on May 30, 1912 American inventor and aviation pioneer. Brother of Orville Wright. 1867-1912 It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill. More quotations from Wilbur Wright