Birthdays occurring on March, 28

1515

St. Teresa of Avila was born on March 28, 1515 Spanish nun, mystic and writer, 1515-1582 Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul. More quotations from St. Teresa of Avila

1640

William Wycherley was born on March 28, 1640 Wit is more necessary than beauty; and I think no young woman ugly that has it, and no handsome woman agreeable without it. More quotations from William Wycherley

1868

Maxim Gorky was born on March 28, 1868 Russian novelist and playwright, 1868-1936 Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. More quotations from Maxim Gorky

Deaths occurring on March, 28

1944

Stephen Leacock died on March 28, 1944 Canadian humorist, 1869-1944 Advertising: the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it. More quotations from Stephen Leacock

1957

Christopher Morley died on March 28, 1957 American writer and editor 1890-1957 Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, everyday, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to continually be part of unanimity. More quotations from Christopher Morley