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Birthdays occurring on August, 8

1907

Benny Carter was born on August 8, 1907

I took the eye test and passed it on the spot. Then, when he asked me to sign something, I pulled out my reading glasses.

1910

Sylvia Sidney was born on August 8, 1910

Tim sent me his script, I read it and I said, `Sure.' Anything that Tim wants to do, I'll do.

1922

Rudi Gernreich was born on August 8, 1922

It was just a whimsical idea that escalated when so many crazy ladies took it up.

1929

Ronald Biggs was born on August 8, 1929

There's a difference between criminals and crooks. Crooks steal. Criminals blow some guy's brains out. I'm a crook.

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Deaths occurring on August, 8

1930

Joan Mondale was born on August 8, 1930

Many great things indeed have been achieved by those who chose not to leap into the mainstream

1827

George Canning died on August 8, 1827
British statesman and prime minister (1827), 1770-1827

Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.

1965

Shirley Jackson died on August 8, 1965
American writer, 1919-1965

February, when the days of winter seem endless and no amount of wistful recollecting can bring back any air of summer.

1979

Nicholas Monsarrat died on August 8, 1979
novelist, 1910-1979 (john Turney)

The marvelous maturity of London! I would rather be dead in this town than preening my feathers in heaven.

1985

Louise Brooks died on August 8, 1985
American actress, 1906-1985

I never gave away anything without wishing I had kept it; nor kept it without wishing I had given it away.

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2001

Maureen Reagan died on August 8, 2001
American (daughter of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan), 1941-2001

I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are as incompetent as some of the men who are already there

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