Birthdays occurring on June, 8

1810

Robert A. Schumann was born on June 8, 1810 German Romantic composer, 1810-1856 For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond More quotations from Robert A. Schumann

1813

David Porter (US Navy) was born on June 8, 1813 American naval officer, 1813-1891 Litigation is the basic legal right that guarantees every corporation its decade in court More quotations from David Porter (US Navy)

1814

Charles Reade was born on June 8, 1814 Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny More quotations from Charles Reade

1867

Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867 American architect and writer, the most abundantly creative genius of American architecture. His Prairie style became the basis of 20th century residential design in the United States, 1867-1959 I'm all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let's start with typewriters. More quotations from Frank Lloyd Wright

Deaths occurring on June, 8

1809

Thomas Paine died on June 8, 1809 English born American writer and political pamphleteer, whose 'Common Sense' and 'Crisis' papers were important influences on the American Revolution. 1737-1809 We have it in our power to begin the world over again More quotations from Thomas Paine

1845

Andrew Jackson died on June 8, 1845 American 7th US president, 1767-1845 Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms More quotations from Andrew Jackson

1857

Clement Attlee died on June 8, 1857 English prime minister, 1803-1857 Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking. More quotations from Clement Attlee

1857

Douglas Jerrold died on June 8, 1857 English humorist, playwright and journalist, 1803-1857 What would women do if they could not cry? What poor, defenseless creatures they would be More quotations from Douglas Jerrold

1884

Henry Clay Work died on June 8, 1884 American song-writer. 1832-1884 Father, dear father, come home with me now, The clock in the belfry strikes one; You said you were coming right home from the shop, As soon as your day's work was done More quotations from Henry Clay Work