Birthdays occurring on September, 29

1864

Miguel de Unamuno was born on September 29, 1864 Spanish author and philosopher, 1864-1936 Only in solitude do we find ourselves; and in finding ourselves, we find in ourselves all our brothers in solitude. More quotations from Miguel de Unamuno

1901

Enrico Fermi was born on September 29, 1901 Italian born American physicist. Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938. 1901-1954 There's two possible outcomes: if the result confirms the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery. More quotations from Enrico Fermi

1908

Greer Garson was born on September 29, 1908 English motion-picture actress. Oscar for Best Actress in 1942. 1908-1996 Starting out to make money is the greatest mistake in life. Do what you feel you have a flair for doing, and if you are good enough at it, the money will come. More quotations from Greer Garson

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