Birthdays occurring on February, 3

1811

Horace Greeley was born on February 3, 1811 American newspaper editor who is known especially for his articulation of the North's vigorous antislavery sentiments during the 1850s. 1811-1872 Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character. More quotations from Horace Greeley

1816

Frederick W. Robertson was born on February 3, 1816 English Preacher b.1840 The true aim of everyone who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. More quotations from Frederick W. Robertson

1821

Elizabeth Blackwell was born on February 3, 1821 For what is done or learned by one class of women becomes, by virtue of their common womanhood, the property of all women. More quotations from Elizabeth Blackwell

1826

Walter Bagehot was born on February 3, 1826 British political analyst, economist and editor, one of the most influential journalists of the mid-Victorian period.1826-1877 The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. More quotations from Walter Bagehot

1874

Gertrude Stein was born on February 3, 1874 American writer, among the first to appreciate and collect the works of major artists. 1874-1946 We are always the same age inside More quotations from Gertrude Stein

Deaths occurring on February, 3

1468

Gutenberg died on February 3, 1468 German craftsman and inventor of a new method of printing, 14th century-1468 It is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streams...Through it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light heretofore unknown to shine amongst men. More quotations from Gutenberg

1832

George Crabbe died on February 3, 1832 English writer of poems and verse tales memorable for their realistic details of everyday life. 1754-1832 A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself. More quotations from George Crabbe

1924

Woodrow Wilson died on February 3, 1924 American 28th president of the United States (1913-1921). 1856-1924 A conservative is a man who just sits and thinks, mostly sits. More quotations from Woodrow Wilson

1952

Harold L. Ickes died on February 3, 1952 American lawyer, journalist, writer, activist and politician, 1874-1952 The trouble with Senator Long is that he is suffering from halitosis of the intellect. That's presuming Senator Long has an intellect. More quotations from Harold L. Ickes

1959

Buddy Holly died on February 3, 1959 American singer and songwriter, who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music. 1936-1959 Without Elvis none of us could have made it. More quotations from Buddy Holly