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

1993

Michael Kanin died on March 12, 1993 I don't like to write, but I love to have written More quotations from Michael Kanin