Birthdays occurring on March, 12

1685

George Berkeley was born on March 12, 1685 We have first raised a dust and then complain we cannot see More quotations from George Berkeley

1821

John Abbott was born on March 12, 1821 'How do you know so much about everything?' was asked of a very wise and intelligent man; and the answer was 'By never being afraid or ashamed to ask questions as to anything of which I was ignorant More quotations from John Abbott

1835

Simon Newcomb was born on March 12, 1835 American astronomer and mathematician, 1835-1909 Aerial flight is one of that class of problems with which men will never have to cope More quotations from Simon Newcomb

1850

Henry Cabot Lodge was born on March 12, 1850 American senator and historian. 1850-1924 I would rather see the United States respected than loved by other nations More quotations from Henry Cabot Lodge

Deaths occurring on March, 12

1955

Charlie Parker died on March 12, 1955 American bandleader, saxophonist and composer. Principal stimulus of the modern jazz idiom known as bebop. 1920-1955 Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art. More quotations from Charlie Parker

1957

Josephine Hull died on March 12, 1957 American actress, 1886-1957 Playing Shakespeare is so tiring. You never get a chance to sit down unless you're a king. More quotations from Josephine Hull

1985

Eugene Ormandy died on March 12, 1985 Percussion, a little louder. More quotations from Eugene Ormandy

1987

Woody Hayes died on March 12, 1987 American football coach, 1913-1987 Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect. More quotations from Woody Hayes