Birthdays occurring on August, 17

1911

Elinor Smith was born on August 17, 1911 American professional pilot b.1911 It sometimes happens, even in the best of families, that a baby is born. This is not necessarily cause for alarm. The important thing is to keep your wits about you and borrow some money. More quotations from Elinor Smith

1932

V. S. Naipaul was born on August 17, 1932 Trinidadian writer of Indian descent,Won the Nobel Literature Prize in 2001, 1932 Most people are not really free. They are confined by the niche in the world that they carve out for themselves.They limit themselves to fewer possibilities by the narrowness of their vision. More quotations from V. S. Naipaul

Deaths occurring on August, 17

1946

Channing Pollock died on August 17, 1946 A critic is a legless man who teaches running More quotations from Channing Pollock

1948

Emil Ludwig died on August 17, 1948 German biographer and writer who is internationally known for his many popular biographies, 1881-1948 The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story. It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender. More quotations from Emil Ludwig

1958

Florent Schmitt died on August 17, 1958 French composer. 1870-1958 When I don't like a piece of music, I make a point of listening to it more closely More quotations from Florent Schmitt

1969

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe died on August 17, 1969 German born American architect. 1886-1969 God is in the details. More quotations from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe