Birthdays occurring on December, 31

1869

Henri Matisse was born on December 31, 1869 Artist regarded as the most important French painter and artist of the 20th century, 1869-1954 There are always flowers for those who want to see them. More quotations from Henri Matisse

1880

General George Catlett Marshall was born on December 31, 1880 American military commander during WWII 1880-1959 We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other. More quotations from General George Catlett Marshall

1908

Simon Wiesenthal was born on December 31, 1908 Ukrainian born Austrian activist, 1908-2005 Violence is like a weed - it does not die even in the greatest drought. More quotations from Simon Wiesenthal

Deaths occurring on December, 31

1384

John Wycliffe died on December 31, 1384 This Bible is for the government of the people, by the people and for the people More quotations from John Wycliffe

1874

Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin died on December 31, 1874 (1807-1874) Let me pass, I have to follow them, I am their leader. More quotations from Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin

1921

Boies Penrose died on December 31, 1921 American senator, 1860-1921 Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel. More quotations from Boies Penrose

1936

Miguel de Unamuno died on December 31, 1936 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