Birthdays occurring on November, 15

1930

J. G. Ballard was born on November 15, 1930 American novelist and writer, b.1930 I would sum up my fear about the future in one word: boring. And that's my one fear: that everything has happened; nothing exciting or new or interesting is ever going to happen again... the future is just going to be a vast, conforming suburb of the soul. More quotations from J. G. Ballard

1932

Petula Clark was born on November 15, 1932 English singer and actress, rock vocalist (Downtown, My Love). b.1932 There are definitely people who are stuck in the '60s and there are definitely people who think I am and it's just not true. I was performing for a long time before the '60s and I'll be doing exciting interesting things for along time to come. More quotations from Petula Clark

Deaths occurring on November, 15

1630

Johannes Kepler died on November 15, 1630 German astronomer, 1571-1630 I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses. More quotations from Johannes Kepler

1915

Booker T. Washington died on November 15, 1915 American educator and reformer, first developer of Tuskegee Normal 856-1915 Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life... as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. More quotations from Booker T. Washington

1954

Lionel Barrymore died on November 15, 1954 American actor and composer (Free Soul, Dr Kildare), 1878-1954 This is the age of insincerity. The movies had the misfortune to come along in the twentieth century, and because they appeal to the masses there can be no sincerity in them. More quotations from Lionel Barrymore

1963

Fritz Reiner died on November 15, 1963 Hungarian born American conductor known for his technical precision and control, both in symphonic music and in opera. 1888-1963 Watch out for emergencies. They are your big chance! More quotations from Fritz Reiner