Birthdays occurring on October, 11

1957

Dawn French was born on October 11, 1957 British actress, b.1957 If I had been around when Rubens was painting, I would have been revered as a fabulous model. Kate Moss? Well, she would have been the paintbrush. More quotations from Dawn French

Deaths occurring on October, 11

1837

Samuel Wesley died on October 11, 1837 English organist and composer. 1766-1837 Style is the dress of thought; a modest dress, Neat, but not gaudy, will true critics please More quotations from Samuel Wesley

1891

Arthur Rimbaud died on October 11, 1891 French poet and writer, 1854-1891 But, truly, I have wept too much! The Dawns are heartbreaking. Every moon is atrocious and every sun bitter. More quotations from Arthur Rimbaud

1961

Chico Marx died on October 11, 1961 American actor and comedian, 1887-1961 I wasn't kissing her, I was whispering in her mouth. More quotations from Chico Marx

1963

Jean Cocteau died on October 11, 1963 French poet, novelist, actor, film director and painter, 1889-1963 All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it. More quotations from Jean Cocteau