Birthdays occurring on October, 8

1920

Frank Herbert was born on October 8, 1920 American science fiction author and writer 1920-1986 Arrakis teaches the attitude of the knife--chopping off what's incomplete and saying: 'Now, it's compete because it's ended here.' More quotations from Frank Herbert

1936

Rona Barrett was born on October 8, 1936 American Journalist. Gossip Columnist since 1957 wrote Rona Barrett's Gossip 1974 which sold over one million copies. b.1936 The healthy and strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he's got an abscess on his knee or in his soul. More quotations from Rona Barrett

Deaths occurring on October, 8

1754

Henry Fielding died on October 8, 1754 British playwright and novelist, 1707-1754 There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear More quotations from Henry Fielding

1803

Vittorio Alfieri died on October 8, 1803 Italian tragic poet, 1749-1803 Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. More quotations from Vittorio Alfieri

1869

Franklin Pierce died on October 8, 1869 American president (14), 1804-1869 Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. More quotations from Franklin Pierce