Birthdays occurring on August, 1

1815

Richard Henry Dana was born on August 1, 1815 Better to be driven out from among men than to be disliked by children More quotations from Richard Henry Dana

1818

Maria Mitchell was born on August 1, 1818 American first professional woman astronomer in the United States. 1818-1889 Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow. More quotations from Maria Mitchell

1819

Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819 American short-story writer, novelist and poet. Best known for his novels of the sea, including his masterpiece, Moby Dick. 1819-1891 Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight is said to be the only truth More quotations from Herman Melville

1895

Benjamin E. Mays was born on August 1, 1895 American educator, clergyman, 1895-1984 Every man and woman is born into the world to do something unique and something distinctive and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done. More quotations from Benjamin E. Mays

Deaths occurring on August, 1

1963

Theodore Roethke died on August 1, 1963 American poet, 1908-1963 Love is not love until love's vulnerable More quotations from Theodore Roethke