Birthdays occurring on March, 26

1838

William Edward Hartpole Lecky was born on March 26, 1838 Irish historian and essayist. 1838-1903 One of the most important lessons that experience teaches is that, on the whole, success depends more upon character than upon either intellect or fortune More quotations from William Edward Hartpole Lecky

1850

Edward Bellamy was born on March 26, 1850 The primal principle of democracy is the worth and dignity of the individual More quotations from Edward Bellamy

1859

A. E. Housman was born on March 26, 1859 English scholar and poet, 1859-1936 Even when poetry has a meaning, as it usually has, it may be inadvisable to draw it out... Perfect understanding will sometimes almost extinguish pleasure. More quotations from A. E. Housman

1874

Robert Frost was born on March 26, 1874 American poet, 1874-1963 Tree at my window, window tree,/ My sash is lowered when night comes on;/ But let there never be curtain drawn/ Between you and me. More quotations from Robert Frost

1880

Duncan Hines was born on March 26, 1880 What would you know! More quotations from Duncan Hines

Deaths occurring on March, 26

1945

David Lloyd George died on March 26, 1945 British prime minister. 1863-1945 Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. More quotations from David Lloyd George

1959

Raymond Chandler died on March 26, 1959 American writer, author of detective fiction,1888-1959 The more you reason the less you create More quotations from Raymond Chandler

1973

Noel Coward died on March 26, 1973 English actor, composer and playwright best known for highly polished comedies of manners, 1899-1973 Dance, dance, dance little lady, / Leave tomorrow behind. More quotations from Noel Coward

1976

Lyn Yutang died on March 26, 1976 Chinese prolific writer and editor, 1895-1976 Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence. More quotations from Lyn Yutang