Birthdays occurring on February, 4

1802

Mark Hopkins was born on February 4, 1802 Christianity is the greatest civilizing, moulding, uplifting power on this globe. More quotations from Mark Hopkins

1842

Georg Brandes was born on February 4, 1842 The stream of time sweeps away errors, and leaves the truth for the inheritance of humanity More quotations from Georg Brandes

1849

Jean Richepin was born on February 4, 1849 French poet, dramatist and novelist. 1849-1926 One may live without bread, not without roses More quotations from Jean Richepin

1892

Ugo Betti was born on February 4, 1892 Italian playwright and poet, 1892-1953 All of us are mad. If it weren't for the fact every one of us is slightly abnormal, there wouldn't be any point in giving each person a separate name. More quotations from Ugo Betti

Deaths occurring on February, 4

1970

Louise Bogan died on February 4, 1970 American poet and critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970 Innocence of heart and violence of feeling are necessary in any kind of superior achievement: The arts cannot exist without them. More quotations from Louise Bogan