Birthdays occurring on October, 5

1703

Jonathan Edwards was born on October 5, 1703 American theologian, philosopher of British American Puritanism, stimulator of the religious revivial "Great Awakening", 1703-1758 Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life More quotations from Jonathan Edwards

1713

Denis Diderot was born on October 5, 1713 French man of letters and philosopher, 1713-1784 Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things. More quotations from Denis Diderot

1879

John Erskine was born on October 5, 1879 American educator, novelist and musician. 1879-1951 Most people have some sort of religion, at least they know which church they're staying away from More quotations from John Erskine

Deaths occurring on October, 5

1931

Dwight Morrow died on October 5, 1931 American statesman, lawyer, banker and diplomat, 1873-1931 The world is divided into people who do things - and people who get the credit More quotations from Dwight Morrow

1941

Louis D. Brandeis died on October 5, 1941 American Supreme Court Justice, 1856-1941 Our government teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. More quotations from Louis D. Brandeis

1969

Walter Hagen died on October 5, 1969 American golfer. 1892-1969 You don't have the game you played last year or last week. You only have today's game. It may be far from your best, but that's all you've got. Harden your heart and make the best of it. More quotations from Walter Hagen