Birthdays occurring on October, 3

1800

George Bancroft was born on October 3, 1800 The best government rests on the people, and not on the few, on persons and not on property, on the free development of public opinion and not on authority More quotations from George Bancroft

1858

Eleanora Duse was born on October 3, 1858 Italian actress. 1858-1924 If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive. More quotations from Eleanora Duse

1867

Pierre Bonnard was born on October 3, 1867 French painter and printmaker. 1867-1947 Draw your pleasure, paint your pleasure, and express your pleasure strongly. More quotations from Pierre Bonnard

1897

Louis Aragon was born on October 3, 1897 French poet, novelist and essayist who was a political activist and spokesman for communism, 1897-1982 Love is made by two people, in different kinds of solitude. It can be in a crowd, but in an oblivious crowd. More quotations from Louis Aragon

Deaths occurring on October, 3

1226

St. Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226 Founder of the Franciscan order, 1181-1226 Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words. More quotations from St. Francis of Assisi

1896

William Morris died on October 3, 1896 British craftsman, early Socialist, designer and poet, whose designs generated the Arts and Crafts Movement in England. 1834-1896 Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful More quotations from William Morris

1936

John Heisman died on October 3, 1936 American football player, 1869-1936 Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football More quotations from John Heisman

1965

Zachary Scott died on October 3, 1965 As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do. More quotations from Zachary Scott