Birthdays occurring on February, 8

1911

Elizabeth Bishop was born on February 8, 1911 American poet and writer known for her polished and descriptive verse. Pulitzer Prize in 1956.1911-1979 The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster. More quotations from Elizabeth Bishop

1920

Lana Turner was born on February 8, 1920 American film actress known for her glamorous looks and sexual allure. 1920-1995 A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. More quotations from Lana Turner

1925

Jack Lemmon was born on February 8, 1925 Stay humble. Always answer the phone -- no matter who else is in the car. More quotations from Jack Lemmon

1931

James Dean was born on February 8, 1931 American motion picture actor, symbol of rebellion, 1931-1955 Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. More quotations from James Dean

Deaths occurring on February, 8

1882

Berthold Auerbach died on February 8, 1882 German novelist, 1812-1882 Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. More quotations from Berthold Auerbach

1920

Richard Dehmel died on February 8, 1920 German playwright and poet. 1863-1920 A little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind. More quotations from Richard Dehmel

1956

Connie Mack died on February 8, 1956 No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball. More quotations from Connie Mack

1957

John von Neumann died on February 8, 1957 Hungarian born American mathematician who made important contributions in quantum physics, logic, meteorology and computer science. 1903-1957 In mathematics you don't understand things. You just get used to them. More quotations from John von Neumann

1982

John Hay Whitney died on February 8, 1982 American multimillionaire and sportsman who had a multifaceted career as financier, horse breeder, publisher and philanthropist. 1905-1982 The role we can play every day, if we try, is to take the whole experience of every day and shape it to involve American man. It is our job to interest him in his community and to give his ideas the excitement they should have. More quotations from John Hay Whitney