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

1874

Charles Sumner died on March 11, 1874 American statesman and abolitionist dedicated to human equality during the American Civil War period. 1811-1874 Nothing from man's hands, no law, nor constitution, can be final. Truth alone is final. More quotations from Charles Sumner

1955

Alexander Fleming died on March 11, 1955 It is the lone worker who makes the first advance in a subject; the details may be worked out by a team, but the prime idea is due to enterprise, thought, and perception of an individual. More quotations from Alexander Fleming

1970

Erle Stanley Gardner died on March 11, 1970 American author and lawyer who wrote nearly 100 detective and mystery novels. 1889-1970 It's a damn good story. If you have any comments, write them on the back of a check. More quotations from Erle Stanley Gardner