Birthdays occurring on February, 6

1608

Antonio Vieira was born on February 6, 1608 Portuguese missionary, orator and diplomat who played an active role in both Portuguese and Brazilian history, 1608-1697 Don't you know, priests, why our sermons do not touch the people's heart? Because we do not preach to the eyes, only to the ears. More quotations from Antonio Vieira

1756

Aaron Burr was born on February 6, 1756 American statesman, politician and adventurer. 1756-1836 Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. Delay may give clearer light as to what is best to be done. More quotations from Aaron Burr

1895

Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895 American baseball player, one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the first to hit over 50 home runs in one season. 1895-1948 The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime. More quotations from Babe Ruth

Deaths occurring on February, 6

1804

Joseph Priestley died on February 6, 1804 English chemist and clergyman, 1733-1804 The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. More quotations from Joseph Priestley

1812

Carlo Goldoni died on February 6, 1812 Italian dramatist, 1707-1812 The world is a beautiful book, but of little use to him who cannot read it. More quotations from Carlo Goldoni

1958

Charles Morgan died on February 6, 1958 English novelist, 1894-1958 The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mood of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change, for happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up More quotations from Charles Morgan

1989

Barbara W. Tuchman died on February 6, 1989 American popular historian and author, 1912-1989 Books are humanity in print. More quotations from Barbara W. Tuchman