Birthdays occurring on June, 18

1581

Thomas Overbury was born on June 18, 1581 The man who has not anything to boast of but his illustrious ancestors is like a potato, the only good belonging to him is under ground More quotations from Thomas Overbury

1812

Ivan Goncharov was born on June 18, 1812 It is a trick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed, or not possible, to avoid making those that are required More quotations from Ivan Goncharov

1896

Philip Barry was born on June 18, 1896 American playwright, 1896-1949 Love is two minds without a single thought. More quotations from Philip Barry

Deaths occurring on June, 18

1835

William Cobbett died on June 18, 1835 Pseudonym Peter Porcupine, English popular journalist, champion of traditional rural England against the Industrial Revolution, 1763-1835 Sit down to write what you have thought, and not to think about what you shall write. More quotations from William Cobbett

1902

Samuel Butler died on June 18, 1902 English novelist, essayist and critic, 1835-1902 Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both More quotations from Samuel Butler

1936

Maxim Gorky died on June 18, 1936 Russian novelist and playwright, 1868-1936 Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. More quotations from Maxim Gorky

1959

Ethel Barrymore died on June 18, 1959 You grow up the day you have your first real laugh -- at yourself. More quotations from Ethel Barrymore