Birthdays occurring on October, 20

1946

Lewis Grizzard was born on October 20, 1946 American comedian and columnist, 1946-1994 The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity. More quotations from Lewis Grizzard

1950

Tom Petty was born on October 20, 1950 American guitarist and singer (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) b.1950 You have four years to be irresponsible here. Relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends. So, stay out late. Go out on a Tuesday with your friends when you have a paper due Wednesday. Spend money you don't have. Drink 'til sunrise. The work never ends, but college does..." More quotations from Tom Petty

1953

Keith Hernandez was born on October 20, 1953 That's why you have all these young umpires with limited experience, ... (The young umpires) were called up to the big leagues too soon. Their lack of experience shows each and every game. More quotations from Keith Hernandez

1958

Viggo Mortensen was born on October 20, 1958 American actor, photographer, artist and writer, b.1958 You get all these things, there are all these letters and gifts, sometimes strange ones; most of the time it can be really nice. But at the same time, it's overwhelming. Because I know I'm going to have to look through it. Most of it is filling the corners of my house and I can't respond to it all right away. More quotations from Viggo Mortensen

Deaths occurring on October, 20

1900

Charles Dudley Warner died on October 20, 1900 American editor and author, 1829-1900 Perhaps nobody ever accomplishes all that he feels lies in him to do; but nearly every one who tries his power touches the walls of his being. More quotations from Charles Dudley Warner

1926

Eugene Debs died on October 20, 1926 American labor organizer, 1855-1926 While there is a lower class I am in it; while there is a criminal element I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free More quotations from Eugene Debs

1936

Anne Sullivan died on October 20, 1936 American teacher , 1866-1936 Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose - not the one you began with perhaps, but one you'll be glad to remember. More quotations from Anne Sullivan

1964

Herbert Hoover died on October 20, 1964 American president, 1874-1964 Children are our most valuable resorce. More quotations from Herbert Hoover