Birthdays occurring on March, 5

1879

William Beveridge was born on March 5, 1879 Indian born English economist and social reformer, who helped shape Great Britain's post-World War II welfare state policies and institutions through his Social Insurance and Allied Services. 1879-1963 Want is one only of five giants on the road of reconstruction; the others are Disease, Ignorance, Squalor, and Idleness. More quotations from William Beveridge

1898

Madame Chiang Kai-Shek was born on March 5, 1898 Chinese Head of the Chinese Nationalist Government in exile on Taiwan, 1898-2003 We live in the present, we dream of the future and we learn eternal truths from the past. More quotations from Madame Chiang Kai-Shek

Deaths occurring on March, 5

1893

Hippolyte Taine died on March 5, 1893 I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. More quotations from Hippolyte Taine

1944

Max Jacob died on March 5, 1944 French poet, 1876-1944 The poet's expression of joy conceals his despair at not having found the reality of joy. More quotations from Max Jacob

1953

Joseph Stalin died on March 5, 1953 Russian prime minister, communist leader and political dictator. Governed from 1929-53. 1879-1953 Death solves all problems - no man, no problem. More quotations from Joseph Stalin