Birthdays occurring on February, 11

1657

Fontenelle was born on February 11, 1657 French scientist and man of letter, 1657-1757 There are three things I have always loved, and never understood - painting, music, women More quotations from Fontenelle

1847

Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847 Most famous American inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1.093 patents. In addition, he created the world's first industrial research laboratory, 1847-1931 Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. More quotations from Thomas Alva Edison

1898

Leo Szilard was born on February 11, 1898 Hungarian born American physicist who helped conduct the first sustained nuclear chain reaction. 1898-1964 Don't lie if you don't have to. More quotations from Leo Szilard

Deaths occurring on February, 11

1650

Rene Descartes died on February 11, 1650 French mathematician, philosopher and scientist, 1596-1650 Dubito ergo cogito; cogito ergo sum. (I doubt, therefore I think; I think therefore I am) More quotations from Rene Descartes

1763

William Shenstone died on February 11, 1763 Scottish writer, 1714-1763 Anger is a great force. If you control it, it can be transmuted into a power which can move the whole world. More quotations from William Shenstone

1940

John Buchan died on February 11, 1940 Scottish statesman and writer best known for his swift-paced adventure stories. 1875-1940 There may be Peace without Joy, and Joy without Peace, but the two combined make Happiness. More quotations from John Buchan

1963

Sylvia Plath died on February 11, 1963 American poet and novelist whose best known works are preoccupied with alienation, death and self-destruction. 1932-1963 Kiss me and you will see how important I am. More quotations from Sylvia Plath