Birthdays occurring on October, 12

1872

Ralph Vaughan Williams was born on October 12, 1872 English composer and founder of the nationalist movement in English music. 1872-1958 But in the next world I shan't be doing music, with all the striving and disappointments. I shall be being it. More quotations from Ralph Vaughan Williams

1875

Aleister Crowley was born on October 12, 1875 English poet, author, philosopher, 1875-1947 Paganism is wholesome because it faces the facts of life. More quotations from Aleister Crowley

1894

Charles Hodge was born on October 12, 1894 Conservative American biblical scholar and leader of the Princeton School of Reformed theology. 1894-1964 The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God More quotations from Charles Hodge

Deaths occurring on October, 12

1971

Dean Acheson died on October 12, 1971 American statesman, diplomat and lawyer, 1893-1971 The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured. More quotations from Dean Acheson

1997

John Denver died on October 12, 1997 American singer and song writer. 1943-1997 I believe that we are here for each other, not against each other. Everything comes from an understanding that you are a gift in my life - whoever you are, whatever our differences. More quotations from John Denver

1999

Wilt Chamberlain died on October 12, 1999 If you have ability in a certain area, why not capitalize on it and improve it and use it? More quotations from Wilt Chamberlain