Birthdays occurring on September, 12

1829

Charles Dudley Warner was born on September 12, 1829 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

1829

Anselm Feuerbach was born on September 12, 1829 Theology is Anthropology More quotations from Anselm Feuerbach

1880

Henry Louis Mencken was born on September 12, 1880 American humorous journalist and critic of American life who influenced US fiction through the 1920s, 1880-1956 Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats More quotations from Henry Louis Mencken

1888

Maurice Chevalier was born on September 12, 1888 French musical-comedy star, 1888-1972 If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assured, it may never arrive. Mountains will not be climbed, races won, or lasting happiness achieved. More quotations from Maurice Chevalier

1898

Ben Shahn was born on September 12, 1898 An amateur is someone who supports himself with outside jobs which enable him to paint. A professional is someone whose wife works to enable him to paint. More quotations from Ben Shahn

Deaths occurring on September, 12

1992

Anthony Perkins died on September 12, 1992 American actor who was best remembered for his portrayal of murderous motel owner Norman Bates in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Psycho (1960). 1932-1992 Rock Hudson let his gay agent marry him off to his secretary because he didn't want people to get the right idea More quotations from Anthony Perkins

2003

Johnny Cash died on September 12, 2003 American country singer, guitarist and song writer, 1932-2003 You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space. More quotations from Johnny Cash