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Birthdays occurring on December, 31
| 1869 |
Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869
Artist regarded as the most important French painter and artist of the 20th century, 1869-1954An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc. More quotations from Henri Matisse |
| 1880 |
General George Catlett Marshall was born on December 31, 1880
American military commander during WWII 1880-1959We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other. More quotations from General George Catlett Marshall |
| 1884 |
Elizabeth Arden was born on December 31, 1884
American cosmetician, 1884-1966Treat a horse like a woman and a woman like a horse. And they'll both win for you. More quotations from Elizabeth Arden |
| 1908 |
Simon Wiesenthal was born on December 31, 1908
Ukrainian born Austrian activist, 1908-2005Violence is like a weed - it does not die even in the greatest drought. More quotations from Simon Wiesenthal |
| 1918 |
Virginia Davis was born on December 31, 1918
The reason we came is because we wanted to patronize the businesses in San Anselmo. We feel so badly about how they've suffered and all the damage they had. I think -- I hope -- a lot of people are doing what we are doing. More quotations from Virginia Davis |
Deaths occurring on December, 31
| 1951 |
Maxim Litvinov died on December 31, 1951
Peace is indivisible More quotations from Maxim Litvinov |
| 1969 |
Theodor Reik died on December 31, 1969
American psychoanalyst and author, 1888-1969In our civilization, men are afraid that they will not be men enough and women are afraid that they might be considered only women. More quotations from Theodor Reik |
| 1972 |
Roberto Clemente died on December 31, 1972
"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth". More quotations from Roberto Clemente |
| 1980 |
Marshall McLuhan died on December 31, 1980
Canadian communications theorist educator, writer and social reformer, 1911-1980Politics will eventually be replaced by imagery. The politician will be only too happy to abdicate in favor of his image, because the image will be much more powerful than he could ever be. More quotations from Marshall McLuhan |
| 1982 |
Bruce Mason died on December 31, 1982
This is an area that has performed better than the national economy for quite a while now. We have one of the highest per capita income numbers. We have some of the lowest unemployment numbers. People have jobs and are basically happy and are able to buy things. If they have a lot of money they need banking services. More quotations from Bruce Mason |
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