Birthdays occurring on October, 6

1950

David Brin was born on October 6, 1950 American science-fiction writer b.1950 It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. More quotations from David Brin

1963

Lisa Shue was born on October 6, 1963 American actress, b.1963 I don't have high expectations anymore. Maybe they've just been beaten out of me. More quotations from Lisa Shue

1963

Elisabeth Shue was born on October 6, 1963 American actress, b.1963 I understand now that the vulnerability I've always felt is the greatest strength a person can have. You can't experience life without feeling life. What I've learned is that being vulnerable to somebody you love is not a weakness, it's a strength. More quotations from Elisabeth Shue

Deaths occurring on October, 6

1979

Elizabeth Bishop died on October 6, 1979 American poet and writer known for her polished and descriptive verse. Pulitzer Prize in 1956.1911-1979 The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster. More quotations from Elizabeth Bishop

1981

Anwar Sadat died on October 6, 1981 Egyptian army officer, president of Egypt (1970-1981), 1918-1981 He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality, and will never, therefore, make any progress More quotations from Anwar Sadat

1989

Bette Davis died on October 6, 1989 American actress, 1908-1989 She is the original good time that was had by all. More quotations from Bette Davis