Birthdays occurring on June, 17

1943

Newt Gingrich was born on June 17, 1943 Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. More quotations from Newt Gingrich

1945

Ken Livingstone was born on June 17, 1945 But when reporters say to me I'm only doing this because it's my job... that's the same abdication of moral responsibility at the thin end of the wedge that in its most extreme and horrific version ends up with others being prepared to stand as a concentration camp guard. More quotations from Ken Livingstone

1963

Greg Kinnear was born on June 17, 1963 I'm very leery of show business, having been in Los Angeles for the last 10 years. Buzz is a dangerous thing that I've heard applied to a lot of people that I've since not heard of again. More quotations from Greg Kinnear

Deaths occurring on June, 17

1719

Joseph Addison died on June 17, 1719 English essayist, poet, dramatist and statesman, 1672-1719 Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense. More quotations from Joseph Addison

1925

Arthur Christopher Benson died on June 17, 1925 English writer, 1862-1925 The worst sorrows in life are not in its losses and misfortunes, but its fears. More quotations from Arthur Christopher Benson

1960

Pierre Reverdy died on June 17, 1960 French poet and moralist who first reflected Cubist and then Surrealist influence. 1889-1960 Creativity is to think more efficiently More quotations from Pierre Reverdy