Birthdays occurring on May, 18

1692

Joseph Butler was born on May 18, 1692 That which is the foundation of all our hopes and of all our fears; all our hopes and fears which are of any consideration: I mean a Future Life More quotations from Joseph Butler

1872

Bertrand Russell was born on May 18, 1872 English logician and philosopher 1872-1970 Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery. More quotations from Bertrand Russell

1882

James Stephens was born on May 18, 1882 Irish poet and storyteller, 1882-1950 Women and birds are able to see without turning their heads, and that is indeed a necessary provision for they are both surrounded by enemies More quotations from James Stephens

1883

Walter Gropius was born on May 18, 1883 German architect, 1883-1969 Our guiding principle was that design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply an integral part of the stuff of life, necessary for everyone in a civilized society. More quotations from Walter Gropius

Deaths occurring on May, 18

1955

Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955 American educator and adviser to US president Franklin D. Roosevelt on the problems of minority groups. 1875-1955 The whole world opened to me when I learned to read. More quotations from Mary McLeod Bethune

1958

Elmer Davis died on May 18, 1958 American radio announcer & news commentator 1890 - 1958 This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it More quotations from Elmer Davis

1981

William Saroyan died on May 18, 1981 American writer known for his stories celebrating the joy of living in spite of poverty. 1908-1981 I can't hate for long. It isn't worth it. More quotations from William Saroyan

1992

Lawrence Welk died on May 18, 1992 American bandleader, 1903-1992 There are good days and there are bad days, and this is one of them. More quotations from Lawrence Welk