Birthdays occurring on August, 13

1422

William Caxton was born on August 13, 1422 English printer, translator and publisher who exerted an important influence on English literature. 1422-1491 Love lasteth long as the money endureth More quotations from William Caxton

1699

John Dyer was born on August 13, 1699 British poet. 1699-1757 Ever charming, ever new, / When will the landscape tire the view? More quotations from John Dyer

1851

Felix Adler was born on August 13, 1851 American educator and founder of the Ethical Movement, 1851-1933 Every dogma, every philosophic or theological creed, was at its inception a statement in terms of the intellect of a certain inner experience. More quotations from Felix Adler

1871

Karl Liebknecht was born on August 13, 1871 German Social Democrat politician. 1871-1919 The basic law of capitalism is you or I, not both you and I More quotations from Karl Liebknecht

Deaths occurring on August, 13

1946

H. G. Wells died on August 13, 1946 English novelist, journalist, sociologist and historian. Best known for his science fiction books. 1866-1946 The shape of things to come. More quotations from H. G. Wells

1951

Emmet Fox died on August 13, 1951 American influential author and lecturer, 1886-1951 You must not allow yourself to dwell for a single moment on any kind of negative thought. More quotations from Emmet Fox