Birthdays occurring on December, 15

1888

Maxwell Anderson was born on December 15, 1888 American playwright, 1888-1959 And the days dwindle down To a precious few, September, November - And these few precious days I'd spend with you, These golden days I'd spend with you More quotations from Maxwell Anderson

1892

Jean Paul Getty was born on December 15, 1892 American industrialist and founder of the Getty Oil Company, 1892-1976 Getting results through people is a skill that cannot be learned in the classroom More quotations from Jean Paul Getty

1896

Betty Smith (writer) was born on December 15, 1896 American author and folk singer, 1896-1972 Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory. More quotations from Betty Smith (writer)

1897

David McCord was born on December 15, 1897 American poet and writer, 1897-1997 The high-ceilinged rooms, the little balconies, alcoves, nooks and angles all suggest sanctuary, escape, creature comfort. The reader, the scholar, the browser, the borrower is king. More quotations from David McCord

Deaths occurring on December, 15

1962

Charles Laughton died on December 15, 1962 Gifted British actor and film director who defied the Hollywood typecasting system to emerge as one of most versatile performers of his generation. 1899-1962 I have a face like the behind of an elephant. More quotations from Charles Laughton

1966

Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966 American motion-picture producer, pioneer of animated cartoon films. 1901-1966 It's kind of fun to do the impossible. More quotations from Walt Disney