Birthdays occurring on October, 20

1632

Christopher Wren was born on October 20, 1632 Architecture aims at Eternity More quotations from Christopher Wren

1784

Lord Palmerston was born on October 20, 1784 English statesman, 1784-1865 What is merit? The opinion one man entertains of another. More quotations from Lord Palmerston

1823

Thomas Hughes was born on October 20, 1823 British reformer, jurist and novelist. 1823-1896 Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another. More quotations from Thomas Hughes

1854

Alphonse Allais was born on October 20, 1854 French writer and humorist. 1854-1905 Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank More quotations from Alphonse Allais

1854

Arthur Rimbaud was born on October 20, 1854 French poet and writer, 1854-1891 But, truly, I have wept too much! The Dawns are heartbreaking. Every moon is atrocious and every sun bitter. More quotations from Arthur Rimbaud

Deaths occurring on October, 20

1900

Charles Dudley Warner died on October 20, 1900 American editor and author, 1829-1900 Perhaps nobody ever accomplishes all that he feels lies in him to do; but nearly every one who tries his power touches the walls of his being. More quotations from Charles Dudley Warner

1926

Eugene Debs died on October 20, 1926 American labor organizer, 1855-1926 While there is a lower class I am in it; while there is a criminal element I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free More quotations from Eugene Debs

1936

Anne Sullivan died on October 20, 1936 American teacher , 1866-1936 Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose - not the one you began with perhaps, but one you'll be glad to remember. More quotations from Anne Sullivan

1964

Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964 American president, 1874-1964 Children are our most valuable resorce. More quotations from Herbert Hoover