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Birthdays occurring on August, 17

1786

Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786
American frontiersman, explorer and politician who became a legendary figure. 1786-1836

Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks.

1862

Maurice Barres was born on August 17, 1862
French novelist and politician, 1862-1923

The politician is an acrobat; he keeps his balance by doing the opposite of what he says.

1863

Gene Stratton-Porter was born on August 17, 1863

No one in the whole world knows all a man's bignesses and all his littlenesses as his wife does

1887

Marcus Garvey was born on August 17, 1887

The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness

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Deaths occurring on August, 17

1892

Mae West was born on August 17, 1892
American actress and sex symbol, 1892-1980

Love thy neighbor--and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier.

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1990

Pearl Bailey died on August 17, 1990
American entertainer notable for her sultry singing and mischievous humour. 1918-1990

You never find yourself until you face the truth

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