Birthdays occurring on March, 21

1880

Hans Hofmann was born on March 21, 1880 German painter, one of the most influential art teachers of the 20th century. 1880-1966 The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. More quotations from Hans Hofmann

1905

Phyllis McGinley was born on March 21, 1905 American author and poet (Pulitzer 1961). 1905-1978 Words can sting like anything, but silence breaks the heart. More quotations from Phyllis McGinley

Deaths occurring on March, 21

1843

Robert Southey died on March 21, 1843 English poet and writer of prose. 1774-1843 The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired. More quotations from Robert Southey

1991

Rajiv Gandhi died on March 21, 1991 Indian prime minister (1984-89) after the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi. He was himself assassinated in 1991. 1944-1991 For some days, people thought that India was shaking. But there are always tremors when a great tree falls. More quotations from Rajiv Gandhi