Birthdays occurring on April, 11

1722

Christopher Smart was born on April 11, 1722 English religious poet, best known for "A Song to David" (1763). 1722-1771 For every house is incomplete without him, and a blessing is lacking in the spirit More quotations from Christopher Smart

1770

George Canning was born on April 11, 1770 British statesman and prime minister (1827), 1770-1827 Indecision and delays are the parents of failure. More quotations from George Canning

1794

Edward Everett was born on April 11, 1794 American educator and orator, 1794-1865 If this boy passes the examinations he will be admitted; and if the white students choose to withdraw, all the income of the college will be devoted to his education More quotations from Edward Everett

1862

Charles Evans Hughes was born on April 11, 1862 American jurist and statesman. 1862-1948 When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free. More quotations from Charles Evans Hughes

Deaths occurring on April, 11

1916

Richard Harding Davis died on April 11, 1916 American journalist and writer. 1864-1916 The secret of good writing is to say an old thing in a new way or to say a new thing in an old way. More quotations from Richard Harding Davis

1926

Luther Burbank died on April 11, 1926 Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul. More quotations from Luther Burbank

1977

Jacques Prevert died on April 11, 1977 French poet, 1900-1977 Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.  More quotations from Jacques Prevert

1987

Primo Levi died on April 11, 1987 Italian author, writer and chemist, 1919-1987 I am constantly amazed by man's inhumanity to man." More quotations from Primo Levi