Birthdays occurring on March, 11

1731

Robert Treat Paine was born on March 11, 1731 And ne'er shall the sons of Columbia be slaves, While the earth bears a plant or the sea rolls its waves More quotations from Robert Treat Paine

1890

Vannevar Bush was born on March 11, 1890 American engineer, pioneer designer of analog computers, 1890-1974 Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation. More quotations from Vannevar Bush

1903

Lawrence Welk was born on March 11, 1903 American bandleader, 1903-1992 There are good days and there are bad days, and this is one of them. More quotations from Lawrence Welk

1916

Harold Wilson was born on March 11, 1916 British politician and prime minister. 1916-1995 Everybody should have an equal chance -- but they shouldn't have a flying start. More quotations from Harold Wilson

Deaths occurring on March, 11

1971

Whitney M. Young, Jr. died on March 11, 1971 American social reformer, 1921-1971 Our ability to create has outreached our ability to use wisely the products of our invention. More quotations from Whitney M. Young, Jr.