Birthdays occurring on June, 9

1900

Fred Waring was born on June 9, 1900 American musician, 1900-1984 Be on your toes tonight-or I'll be on yours tomorrow. More quotations from Fred Waring

1922

John Gillespie Magee was born on June 9, 1922 American aviator and poet. 1922-1941 I put out my hand, and touched the face of God More quotations from John Gillespie Magee

Deaths occurring on June, 9

1870

Charles Dickens died on June 9, 1870 English novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian era, 1812-1870 Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule. More quotations from Charles Dickens

1911

Carry Nation died on June 9, 1911 American, 1846-1911 Men are nicotine-soaked, beer-besmirched, whiskey-greased, red-eyed devils. More quotations from Carry Nation

1953

Ugo Betti died on June 9, 1953 Italian playwright and poet, 1892-1953 All of us are mad. If it weren't for the fact every one of us is slightly abnormal, there wouldn't be any point in giving each person a separate name. More quotations from Ugo Betti