Birthdays occurring on September, 29

1511

Michael Servetus was born on September 29, 1511 Spanish physician and theologian whose unorthodox teachings led to his condemnation as a heretic by both Protestants and Roman Catholics. 1511-1553 To kill a man is not to defend a doctrine, but to kill a man More quotations from Michael Servetus

1547

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was born on September 29, 1547 Spanish writer, adventurer, soldier and playwright. Author of the first novel, one of the most important works in universal literature, Don Quixote de la Mancha. 1547-1616 Fair and softly goes far. More quotations from Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

1758

Horatio Nelson was born on September 29, 1758 British naval commander in the wars with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. 1758-1805 Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake we must not interrupt him too soon. More quotations from Horatio Nelson

Deaths occurring on September, 29

1967

Carson McCullers died on September 29, 1967 American writer, 1917-1967 The mind is like a richly woven tapestry in which the colors are distilled from the experiences of the senses, and the design drawn from the convolutions of the intellect. More quotations from Carson McCullers

1970

Edward Everett Horton died on September 29, 1970 American actor and narrator, 1886-1970 A low trick I hate to stoop to is tying and untying my shoelaces. It seems to fascinate audiences probably because so many women in the audience have their shoes off, or wish they did. More quotations from Edward Everett Horton

1973

W. H. Auden died on September 29, 1973 English born American poet, dramatist and editor who achieved early fame in the 1930s as a hero of the left during the Great Depression. 1907-1973 There is a certain kind of person who is so dominated by the desire to be loved for himself alone that he has constantly to test those around him by tiresome behavior; what he says and does must be admired . . . More quotations from W. H. Auden