Birthdays occurring on February, 14

1921

Hugh Downs was born on February 14, 1921 A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. More quotations from Hugh Downs

1934

Florence Henderson was born on February 14, 1934 I love the gay community. Naturally having been in this business since I was 17, I came into contact with gay people very young in my life. To me they were always the most talented, the kindest, they have the most wicked senses of humor - I always felt comfortable. I was never threatened, ever, and I just embraced them and loved them. More quotations from Florence Henderson

1941

Paul Tsongas was born on February 14, 1941 American senator, 1941-1997 That's a good question. Let me try to evade you. More quotations from Paul Tsongas

Deaths occurring on February, 14

1571

Benvenuto Cellini died on February 14, 1571 Italian writer, engraver, goldsmith and sculptor. 1500-1571 One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it More quotations from Benvenuto Cellini

1780

William Blackstone died on February 14, 1780 English jurist, 1723-1780 No enactment of man can be considered law unless it conforms to the law of God More quotations from William Blackstone

1891

William Tecumseh Sherman died on February 14, 1891 American Civil War general and a major architect of modern warfare. 1820-1891 War is cruelty. There's no use trying to reform it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over. More quotations from William Tecumseh Sherman

1959

Wallace Irwin died on February 14, 1959 American writer, 1875-1959 Of all the husbands on the earth, The sailor has the finest berth, For in 'is cabin he can sit, And sail and sail and let 'er knit More quotations from Wallace Irwin