Birthdays occurring on December, 30

1946

Patti Smith was born on December 30, 1946 American poet, singer and song writer, b.1946 People have the power to redeem the work of fools. More quotations from Patti Smith

1947

Jeff Lynne was born on December 30, 1947 Best Known As: The main guy from Electric. English rock musician (ELO-Telephone Line, Travelling Wilburys), b.1947 I like the natural sound of a room. All the rooms have their own sound, so it's a matter of putting it where you like and seeing what it sounds like. More quotations from Jeff Lynne

Deaths occurring on December, 30

1894

Amelia Jenks Bloomer died on December 30, 1894 Man represents us, legislates for us, and now holds himself accountable for us! How kind in him, and what a weight is lifted from us! We shall no longer be answerable to the laws of God or man, no longer be subject to punishment for breaking them, More quotations from Amelia Jenks Bloomer

1899

James Paget died on December 30, 1899 I know of no book which has been a source of brutality and sadistic conduct, both public and private, that can compare with the Bible More quotations from James Paget

1944

Romain Rolland died on December 30, 1944 French writer, 1866-1944 I find war detestable but those who praise it without participating in it even more so More quotations from Romain Rolland

1947

Alfred North Whitehead died on December 30, 1947 British mathematician and philosopher, 1861-1947 The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order. More quotations from Alfred North Whitehead